IL-08 Republican nominee?
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MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleTechnology entrepreneur
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationIllinois
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BackgroundTechnology entrepreneur
Notable personal detailsJennifer Davis is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She has described herself as a technology entrepreneur and political outsider, and her campaign materials identify her as a wife and a mother of ten. She filed with the FEC in September 2025 and is affiliated with the authorized committee “Jennifer Davis for Congress.”
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports fiscal responsibility with a focus on cutting taxes and reducing government waste; champions small business and cutting red tape as part of economic policy.
Immigration & Border
Supports securing the border and strengthening public safety while advocating immigration reform that keeps borders secure and permits orderly legal immigration for those who come legally. Emphasizes "strong borders" alongside calls for meaningful, long-term reform to welcome legal immigrants and protect American workers.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate identifies as pro-life and emphasizes the dignity and value of every life, indicating opposition to abortion. This position aligns with support for restrictive abortion policies rather than protecting unrestricted access.
Climate & Energy
Supports strengthening U.S. energy independence by expanding American oil, gas, and renewable production and emphasizes reducing reliance on adversarial nations as part of national-security policy. Framing prioritizes energy production and affordability rather than aggressive emissions targets or phase-out of fossil fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes enhancing community safety by supplying law enforcement with training, equipment, and technology and prioritizes enforcing existing laws to keep neighborhoods safe. The campaign messaging stresses support for law enforcement and restoring public safety but does not state a specific position on gun policies such as background checks, assault weapon bans, red flag laws, or Second Amendment protections.
News
Jennifer Davis is one of the Republican candidates running in Illinois’s 8th Congressional District. She recently took part in a candidates forum where immigration was a main topic, along with health care and gun rights. The race is heading toward the Illinois primary on March 17, with the winner advancing to the general election in November.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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