Morgan Coghill
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois
IL-10 Democratic nominee?
$4.0K
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds — IL-10 Democratic nominee?
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3%chance to win
$4.0KMAR 24, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleBusiness owner (plywood and timber imports)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationIllinois
BackgroundBusiness owner (plywood and timber imports)
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EducationMaster's degree (Russian)
Notable personal detailsMorgan Coghill is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 10th Congressional District. He is a business owner involved in plywood and timber imports and has also worked as a contractor for USAID. He has cited local community involvement including serving as president of a homeowners association.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports taxing billionaires and corporations, breaking monopolies, ending fossil-fuel subsidies, and expanding/socializing programs such as universal healthcare and strengthened Social Security; emphasizes shifting wealth and resources to working people and funding public investments.
Healthcare
Supports healthcare as a human right and calls for ending medical bankruptcy, dismantling for‑profit insurance, and guaranteeing care for all. Advocates universal coverage with no exceptions.
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Immigration & Border
Supports phasing out U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), prioritizing humane enforcement and due process, and creating a pathway to citizenship. Opposes aggressive immigration raids and emphasizes protecting asylum access and civil liberties while allowing law enforcement to remove violent criminals.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports broad reproductive rights, describes abortion as healthcare, affirms bodily autonomy as non‑negotiable, and identifies as pro‑choice. The campaign platform commits to defending abortion access and related reproductive care.
Climate & Energy
Supports launching a Green New Deal, ending fossil fuel subsidies, breaking polluter influence, and investing in renewable energy, mass transit, regenerative agriculture, and a just transition for workers.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports expanded gun-safety measures including tough/background checks, automatic red flag protections for domestic abusers, treating gun violence as a public-health crisis (including restoring CDC research), holding gun owners liable for unsecured weapons, and implementing a no-questions-asked buyback program. These positions emphasize regulation and accountability to reduce gun deaths.
Latest News
Morgan Coghill is being mentioned in coverage of Democratic primary wins that reflect a broader shift in the party toward more critical views of Israel and AIPAC. The reporting says these results highlight divisions inside the party over Israel and Gaza, and that the issue could influence strategy heading into the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential race. The summaries do not provide many specific details about Coghill’s own actions beyond being part of this broader trend.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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LatestCycle 2026
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