Ryan Tebrugge
IL-15 Republican nominee?
$1.3K
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleInformation security specialist
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyModerate Republican
LocationIllinois
BackgroundInformation security specialist
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Notable personal detailsRyan D. Tebrugge is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois' 15th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has worked in information security and compliance and has described more than a decade of public service experience in Illinois state government, including roles such as juvenile corrections officer and teacher. He has also described experience as a business owner and prior campaign management/volunteer work.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate identifies as a fiscal conservative who favors cutting waste, increasing transparency and accountability in government spending, and returning federal tax dollars to the district to reduce local tax burdens. His campaign platform calls for ending the estate tax for families, prioritizing small businesses and farmers, and practicing “true fiscal responsibility” while investing in infrastructure and job-creating industries. He emphasizes targeting wasteful spending rather than proposing large tax increases or wealth-redistribution measures.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding clean energy, with a strong emphasis on nuclear power (including modular reactors) as a low‑carbon source that creates union jobs; favors sustainable, evidence‑based energy solutions and permitting reform to enable environmental sustainability while reducing regulatory red tape.
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Public Safety & Guns
Supports the Second Amendment and describes himself as a strong advocate for gun rights while also endorsing responsible and safe gun ownership. Emphasizes protecting gun rights alongside measures that promote safe ownership and due process.
News
Ryan Tebrugge is in the news because of a lawsuit challenging Illinois’ congressional map over alleged race-based redistricting. The case says the state used race in a way that may violate the 15th Amendment and the Voting Rights Act. It comes amid broader redistricting fights in several states after a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Ryan Tebrugge for IL-15 Republican nominee?
Illinois Right To Life Action
Public endorsement
Illinois Right To Life Action endorsed Ryan Tebrugge.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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