Notable personal detailsSpomenka “Barbie” Vajic is a Republican who filed with the Federal Election Commission as a candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She has been associated with campaign branding as “Barbie for Congress.” Illinois election officials ruled in December 2025 that she should not appear on the March 17, 2026 primary ballot due to insufficient petition signatures.