Dan Tully
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois
IL-08 Democratic nominee?
$92.7K
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
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3%chance to win
$92.7KMAR 24, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationIllinois
BackgroundAttorney
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EducationNorthwestern University (BA)
Notable personal detailsDan Tully is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District. He is an attorney and U.S. Army Reserve Judge Advocate veteran, and has also worked as a federal civil servant, including at the U.S. Department of Commerce. He has described being raised in Chicago’s western suburbs and earning degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago, with a JD from Stanford Law School.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reversing tax cuts for billionaires and large corporations, equalizing tax rates on capital gains and wages, and other policies (e.g., Medicare for All, expanded social programs) that indicate favoring higher taxes on the wealthy and expanded government spending.
Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes creating a faster path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and DACA recipients, emphasizes humane security measures, and opposes ICE abuses and militarized enforcement tactics.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions and opposes criminalizing abortion patients and providers. Backs codifying protections for reproductive healthcare into federal law and supports access to contraception, IVF, and increased investments in maternal healthcare and reproductive justice.
Climate & Energy
Supports rejoining the Paris Agreement, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, investing in sustainable energy (wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, and nuclear), and opposing drilling on National Park lands. Advocates environmental regulations to improve air and water quality and promote environmental justice.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports banning assault weapons and favors gun-safety measures as part of his priorities. Positions emphasize reducing access to high-powered firearms while pursuing broader progressive policy goals.
Latest News
Dan Tully is in the news as one of the Democratic candidates in Illinois’s 8th Congressional District race ahead of the primary. He recently took part in a debate focused on U.S. policy toward Israel and Gaza, where candidates discussed international law, a two-state solution, and the role of U.S. foreign policy. The race is part of a crowded primary season in Illinois with several high-profile contests drawing heavy attention and spending.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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