Sidney Moore
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois
IL-02 Democratic nominee?
$87.5K
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds — IL-02 Democratic nominee?
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1%chance to win
$87.5KMAR 24, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleSelf-employed business owner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationIllinois
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BackgroundSelf-employed business owner
Notable personal detailsSidney Moore is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District. He previously ran in the Democratic primary for Illinois Secretary of State in 2022. Moore describes himself as a self-employed business owner and has been involved in campaign field and operations roles. He also describes himself as the founder and leader of a nonprofit focused on community engagement and economic opportunity and as CEO of an entertainment and marketing company.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax relief for working families and predictability for small businesses while advocating closing corporate loopholes so large corporations pay their fair share and revenues can be reinvested in infrastructure and local priorities.
Healthcare
Sidney Moore states that healthcare is a human right and supports policies to reduce costs, expand coverage, protect patients, and ensure treatment options are available to all. His campaign platform uses the phrase “Healthcare for All” and emphasizes expanding access regardless of income or ZIP code.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strengthening border management and enforcing immigration laws humanely while expanding and modernizing legal immigration pathways and asylum processing; favors creating legal pathways for immigrants contributing to communities and holding employers accountable to prevent worker exploitation.
Climate & Energy
Sidney Moore’s campaign materials and local voter guides emphasize infrastructure, jobs, and lowering utility costs but do not present a comprehensive climate or energy policy. A 2022 profile notes he supported reopening vehicle emission testing locations in Chicago, but there is no clear record of broader positions on emissions targets, fossil fuel phaseout, or major clean-energy legislation. Overall, public sources show limited and specific environmental policy mentions rather than a coherent climate/energy platform.
Latest News
Sidney Moore is in the news as part of the expensive Chicago Democratic congressional primaries, where spending has reached nearly $62 million. The race has drawn heavy direct donations and outside money, including groups tied to AIPAC and to AI and cryptocurrency interests. The surge in spending has fueled concerns about wealthy donor influence in the election.
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