U.S. House · Illinois's 1st District
Christian Maxwell
EntrepreneurR
- Race
- U.S. House · Illinois's 1st District
- Result
- Jonathan Jackson, projected winner
- Opponent
- Jonathan Jackson (D)
- Research
- Basic
Party linenone
No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.
Said vs. did1 statement · 0 votes
I will support federal public-safety grants that strengthen policing, technology, victim protection, witness support, and community safety
Increase police funding and staffing
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotU.S. House · 1
2026-11-03
| Jonathan Jackson D | incumbent |
| Christian Maxwell R | challenger |
Won the March 17, 2026 Republican primary
Said vs. did
Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.
I will support federal public-safety grants that strengthen policing, technology, victim protection, witness support, and community safety
Her campaign website says she will support federal public-safety grants that strengthen policing.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Biography
Christian Maxwell, a Republican business consultant and entrepreneur, lost the November 3, 2026 election for U.S. House in Illinois's 1st District to Jonathan Jackson. She describes herself as a mother and entrepreneur, and she defeated Marcus Lewis in the March 17, 2026 Republican primary.[1][2][3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Maxwell was born in Belleville, Illinois, and graduated from Belleville Township East High School.[2] She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois Chicago in 2012.[2] Her career experience includes working as a business consultant, according to Ballotpedia, and she describes her career as building businesses and leading grassroots community initiatives.[1][2]
Maxwell won the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Illinois' 1st District on March 17, 2026, defeating Marcus Lewis.[2] She describes herself as a conservative candidate grounded in faith, family and community, and Ballotpedia lists her religion as nondenominational Christian.[1][2] She received 28.3% of the vote to Jonathan Jackson's 71.7%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[3]
In their own words
Priorities
- Says she will "fight to restore law and order, protect our communities, and hold leaders accountable."[5]
- Advocates for parental rights in children's education, saying families should be "in control," not the government.[5]
- Says she will push for fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, and smarter budgeting.[5]
Statements, quoted without a stance
- Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)
“Empowering parents with school choice and closing achievement gaps without undermining public schools.”[5]
On her campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia (Feb. 26, 2025)
- Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
“I will support legislation and oversight that strengthens immigration enforcement, improves benefit verification, protects public resources, and ensures federal agencies follow the law.”[4]
On her campaign website's Issues page (Oct. 2026)
- Stricter gun laws
“I will oppose federal gun-control measures that target law-abiding citizens and support enforcement-focused policies aimed at criminals, traffickers, and repeat violent offenders.”[4]
On her campaign website's Issues page (Oct. 2026)
- Universal, publicly funded child care
“Dignity for mothers and families through maternal care, childcare support, and affordable healthcare access.”[5]
On her campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia (Feb. 26, 2025)
- Expand public health coverage
“New Affordable Healthcare Access Grants for clinics in underserved areas.”[5]
On her campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia (Feb. 26, 2025)
Campaign money$63K raised · 100% from individuals · FEC through 2026-06-30
Totals this cycle
Bars share one scale (raised = full). Cash on hand can include money carried over from earlier cycles.
Who gave
- Individuals $63K
Largest committee contributions
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/christian-maxwell
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Illinois' 1st Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 2.Christian Maxwell (campaign website text, Feb. 26, 2025, and Candidate Connection survey) · Ballotpedia · 2025-02-26 Candidate's own words
- 3.U.S. House, Illinois's 1st District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 4.The Issues: Policy Stances & Legislative Approach · Maxwell for Congress campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
- 5.Christian Maxwell (campaign website text, Feb. 26, 2025, and Candidate Connection survey) · Ballotpedia · 2025-02-26 Candidate's own words