Michael Pierce
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Illinois
IL-11 Republican nominee?
$3.1K
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — IL-11 Republican nominee?
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6%chance to win
$3.1KMAR 24, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Army lieutenant colonel (retired)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationIllinois
BackgroundU.S. Army lieutenant colonel (retired)
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Notable personal detailsMichael David Pierce is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 11th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He is identified in federal campaign records as a retired lieutenant colonel and has run for Congress as a challenger to the incumbent. He has campaigned from the Naperville area.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports keeping taxes low, cutting regulations and reducing government spending while focusing federal spending on what he calls "common sense priorities." Blames high taxes and government policies for outmigration from Illinois and proposes policies to reinvigorate homeownership and small-business opportunities.
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement against illegal immigration while endorsing continued legal immigration to support population and economic growth. Emphasizes harms from "uncontrolled mass migration," argues illegal immigration strains services and requires federal action to protect communities.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate states he believes life begins at conception and describes a pro-life position opposing abortion except when the mother’s life is in jeopardy. He supports parental notification for minors and calls for legislation that protects the unborn.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate pledges vigorous support for full, unencumbered Second Amendment rights and opposes efforts to chip away at gun ownership; he emphasizes the right to bear arms for self-defense and frames firearms rights as fundamental liberties.
Latest News
Michael Pierce is running in the Republican primary for Illinois' 11th Congressional District. Recent coverage says he, along with other GOP candidates, has questioned the legitimacy of Joe Biden's 2020 win and raised concerns about election irregularities. The race is part of the effort to challenge Democrat Bill Foster in the general election.
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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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