IL-11 Republican nominee?
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MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusiness advisory/consulting
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationIllinois
BackgroundBusiness advisory/consulting
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Notable personal detailsCharles ("Charlie") Kim is a Republican candidate who ran for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 11th Congressional District in the March 17, 2026 primary. He has described his background as including work as a Fulbright Specialist in international security and as founder of a global business advisory network. His principal campaign committee is registered with the FEC as a House committee for Illinois’ 11th District.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lower taxes for families and businesses, tax incentives for larger companies to work with small businesses, and reduced government interference in the economy while promoting protections for workers and small businesses.
Healthcare
The candidate describes healthcare as a human right and calls for a comprehensive, affordable system, but also opposes a government‑paid model and emphasizes restructuring to promote business profits and reduce government control of care. The platform opposes the current Affordable Care Act and proposes an alternative that limits taxpayer funding and government control while seeking broader coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger enforcement of existing immigration laws, reinforcing the southern border, and providing resources and training for ICE; opposes illegal entry and emphasizes stopping migrants and cartel exploitation while supporting tighter border security measures.
Climate & Energy
Supports funding to combat climate change while emphasizing that U.S. contributions should be equitable and not place undue burden on American taxpayers; does not call for phasing out fossil fuels or Green New Deal–style measures in available statements. Public materials emphasize pragmatic, America‑first approaches to international climate funding and general platform items without detailed aggressive emissions targets.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports legal possession of guns and the constitutional right to bear arms while emphasizing support for police and first responders. He endorses law-enforcement-focused public safety measures and calls for ‘realistic improvements for gun safety regulations’ rather than broad restrictive bans.
News
Charles Kim is running as a Republican candidate in Illinois' 11th Congressional District. Recent coverage says he, along with other GOP candidates, has questioned the legitimacy of Joe Biden’s 2020 win and raised concerns about election irregularities. The latest election results update did not report any new development specific to Kim, but it confirmed the primary race is moving toward the November ballot.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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