Christian Maxwell

REntrepreneur

Won the March 17, 2026 Republican primary

Maxwell describes herself as a mother and entrepreneur running as a conservative candidate focused on public safety, parental rights, and fiscal responsibility.[1]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • OpposesRaise taxes on high earners or corporations

    Cites what she calls reckless spending and tax hikes in Illinois and says she will push for lower taxes.[1]

  • SupportsPublic funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)

    Advocates giving parents more control over their children's education.[1]

In their words — priorities

  • Says she will "fight to restore law and order, protect our communities, and hold leaders accountable."[1]
  • Advocates for parental rights in children's education, saying families should be "in control," not the government.[1]
  • Says she will push for fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, and smarter budgeting.[1]

Background

  • Describes her career as building businesses and leading grassroots community initiatives, by her own account.[1]

Campaign money

Raised $63K · spent $36K · $34K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Jonathan Jackson · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 1.Illinois' 1st Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference