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IL-02 Democratic nominee?
$87.5K
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePresident, The France Group (management consulting)
PartyDemocratic
LocationIllinois
BackgroundPresident, The France Group (management consulting)
EducationKenwood Academy (graduate, 1984)
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Notable personal detailsEric S. France is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District (2026 cycle). He is president of The France Group (management consulting and real estate development) and has worked in consulting for public- and private-sector clients. France has not held elected office and has described prior work in political and government consulting. He is a resident of Lynwood, Illinois, and grew up on Chicago’s South Side.
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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).
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 11, 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 nearly $62 million flowing in from direct donations and outside groups. The surge in money has also raised concerns about the influence of wealthy donors and special interests.
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total 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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