Ryan Tebrugge
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Illinois
IL-15 Republican nominee?
$1.3K
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds — IL-15 Republican nominee?
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3%chance to win
$1.3KMAR 24, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
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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Political 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.
Latest News
Ryan Tebrugge is not directly mentioned in the recent news summaries, and there are no concrete reported developments about his candidacy. The articles instead focus on broader redistricting and voting-rights battles in Texas and other states. Based on the provided information, it is unclear what specific recent news is driving attention to him.
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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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