IL-07 Democratic nominee?
$67.2K
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEngineer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationIllinois
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BackgroundEngineer
EducationSouthern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC)
Notable personal detailsFelix Tello is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 7th Congressional District (2026). He has described his background as engineering-focused and has also characterized himself as a constitutional scholar. His campaign centers on a constituent-directed voting concept for legislation and emphasizes measurable accountability.
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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.
News
Felix Tello is in the mix in the crowded Democratic primary race for Illinois’s 9th congressional district ahead of the 2026 midterms. The contest has drawn major attention because multiple Democratic candidates have each raised over $1 million, with influencer Kat Abughazaleh leading in fundraising and State Senator Laura Fine backed by a super PAC. The district is described as safely Democratic, so the primary winner is expected to win the seat in November.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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