Tedora Brown
IL-11 Republican nominee?
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MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleReal estate developer
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationIllinois
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BackgroundReal estate developer
EducationHarold Washington College — Associate degree (Arts in Elementary Education)
Notable personal detailsTedora M. Brown is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois' 11th Congressional District. She is president of Scottland Development Corporation and founded Women in Construction of Illinois. She earned an associate degree in arts in elementary education from Harold Washington College and a bachelor's degree from Roosevelt University. She has also been involved with the Dramon World Foundation and has founded early-childhood education organizations including Little Shepherds Academy.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports lower taxes and reduced regulation, and emphasizes policies to grow the economy and create American jobs. Her campaign platform specifically lists eliminating taxes on tips and overtime as a tax policy priority.
Healthcare
Supports market-oriented reforms to increase individual choice in health care and criticizes the Affordable Care Act. Advocates returning decision-making power over provider selection to citizens rather than expanding federal mandates.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate calls undocumented immigration an invasion and criticizes use of taxpayer-funded services by undocumented immigrants, arguing they drain resources and take jobs from Americans; the campaign emphasizes prioritizing benefits for veterans, seniors, and other vulnerable Americans over undocumented immigrants. The campaign’s platform frames immigration as an illegal-entry/enforcement issue rather than supporting expanded legal pathways or asylum protections.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports "right to life" policies and advocates for protecting "vulnerable not yet born babies," indicating a pro-life stance opposing abortion access. No campaign text on the issues page indicates support for codified abortion access or exceptions beyond general right-to-life language.
News
Tedora Brown is a Republican candidate in Illinois' 11th Congressional District and is part of the group seeking the GOP nomination to challenge Democrat Bill Foster. In recent coverage about the race, Brown declined to comment when other candidates raised doubts about Joe Biden's 2020 win. No other major recent developments about Brown were reported in the provided summaries.
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