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Eric France
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois
Democrat
IL-02 Democratic nominee?
$87.5K
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — IL-02 Democratic nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
1%chance to win
$87.5KMAR 24, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleManagement consultant
PartyDemocratic
LocationIllinois
BackgroundManagement consultant
Notable personal detailsEric S. France is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’s 2nd Congressional District. He is president of The France Group (formerly Erwin A. France & Associates), a management consulting firm founded by his father, Dr. Erwin A. France. He has worked as a management consultant and strategist with public- and private-sector clients and has been involved in affordable-housing and community-development initiatives in Illinois.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
Supports making healthcare affordable and preventing medical bankruptcy; emphasizes access to mental health care and expanding government-supported programs to increase affordability and access. Platform language focuses on affordable healthcare as a district priority without endorsing single-payer or full privatization.
Climate & Energy
Supports environmental justice and states children should grow up breathing clean air and drinking clean water, but the campaign materials do not lay out specific climate or energy policies (emissions targets, support for Paris/Green New Deal, fossil fuel phase-out, carbon pricing, or detailed clean energy plans).
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Eric France is part of the crowded Chicago Democratic congressional primary, which is drawing unusually heavy spending. The race has become one of the most expensive in the area, with about $62 million flowing in from direct donations and outside groups. The surge in money has also sparked concerns about the influence of wealthy donors and special interests.
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$22.1K
$16.6K
$11.0K
$5.5K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$22.1K
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$22.3K
$1.6K
Source: FEC
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