Felix Tello
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois
IL-07 Democratic nominee?
$67.2K
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds — IL-07 Democratic nominee?
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1%chance to win
$67.2KMAR 24, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleEngineer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationIllinois
BackgroundEngineer
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Notable personal detailsFelix Tello is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 7th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has filed with the Federal Election Commission and is associated with the principal campaign committee Felix for Congress. His campaign materials describe him as an engineer/executive engineer and emphasize proposals related to democratic accountability and public participation in legislation.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
No direct, specific tax-policy proposals are listed for Felix Tello; his campaign emphasizes reducing fiscal waste, increasing transparency in spending and campaign financing, and advocating bill-by-bill constituent control of legislation rather than detailing tax-rate changes or explicit tax increases/cuts.
Healthcare
Supports creating equitable access to health and mental health care and proposes a Health & Human Rights Act emphasizing bodily autonomy and medical decisions made with licensed professionals. Prioritizes accessible health and mental health services for those facing financial barriers within a broader agenda of public-good policy priorities.
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Climate & Energy
Supports protecting the environment, mitigating climate change, backing clean energy, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels while not specifying Green New Deal–style mandates or aggressive phase-out timelines.
Latest News
Felix Tello is in the news because he is part of the crowded Democratic primary for Illinois’s 9th District. The race has drawn heavy fundraising and outside spending, with several candidates raising more than $1 million and super PAC money shaping the contest. Recent coverage suggests the primary is still the key story, but it does not provide a clear update on Tello’s standing or any major new move by him.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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