U.S. House · Illinois's 13th District

East-central Illinois, including Springfield, Champaign-Urbana, and parts of the Metro East (Belleville area).

General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

RESULT · UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED

Nikki Budzinski, projected winner

Candidate	Votes	Share
Nikki Budzinski	157,315	62.6%
Jeff Wilson	93,863	37.4%

About 99% of the expected vote counted. As of November 9. Winners take office next year. Counts can change until states certify. NBC News ↗

Sources re-checked September 25, 2026 · How we research

Incumbent Nikki Budzinski defeated Dylan Blaha in the March 17, 2026 Democratic primary, 75.1% to 24.9%. Jeff Wilson ran unopposed for the Republican nomination.[1]

On the November 3 ballot · 2 candidates

Nikki BudzinskiDINCUMBENTPROJECTED WINNERU.S. Representative (since 2023)Full profile →Jeff WilsonRFull profile →

Issue evidence — side by side

Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.

Protect legal access to abortion

Nikki Budzinski
Supports[5]
Says she is working to restore the protections granted under Roe v. Wade and protect access to medications such as Mifepristone, and has cosponsored legislation creating a statutory right to abortion care.
Jeff Wilson
In their own words[11]
“Well, it's a states' rights issue. That's it.”
In an Aug. 25, 2026 interview on The 21st Show (Illinois Public Media), asked if he would support a national law prohibiting abortion. Per the Illinois Public Media transcript, which says it may use AI assistance; the wording was not corroborated in IPM's edited write-up.

Stricter gun laws

Nikki Budzinski
Supports[16]
Cosponsored H.R. 3115, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 (119th Congress), which would ban the sale and manufacture of many semiautomatic assault weapons.
Jeff Wilson
—

Expand immigration enforcement and deportations

Nikki Budzinski
Recorded votes[21][22][23][24][25]
Voted yes on Laken Riley Act (S. 5, 2025-01-22). Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which funded expanded immigration enforcement, detention and border operations. Voted no on Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2, 2023-05-11).
Jeff Wilson
In their own words[11]
“Just follow the law as written that we have for our country — that every single country has.”
In an Aug. 25, 2026 interview on The 21st Show (Illinois Public Media), on the administration's deportations. Per the Illinois Public Media transcript, which says it may use AI assistance; the wording was not corroborated in IPM's edited write-up.

Raise taxes on high earners or corporations

Nikki Budzinski
Recorded votes[22][23][24]
Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which made the 2017 individual tax rates, including the 37% top rate, permanent.
Jeff Wilson
—

Expand public health coverage

Nikki Budzinski
Recorded votes[22][23][24][27]
Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which reduced federal Medicaid spending and added Medicaid work requirements. Voted yes on Breaking the Gridlock Act (H.R. 1834, 2026-01-08), which extended enhanced ACA premium subsidies.
Jeff Wilson
In their own words[12]
“It is not the federal government’s role to take care of every issue that affects our lives.”
In an Aug. 25, 2026 interview on The 21st Show (Illinois Public Media), as published by IPM Newsroom; he also said “I 100% agree that healthcare is needed.”

Faster transition away from fossil fuels

Nikki Budzinski
Recorded votes[22][23][24]
Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which phased out Inflation Reduction Act clean-energy tax credits.
Jeff Wilson
In their own words[12]
“We need more energy, more nuclear power plants, more coal plants that work 24 hours a day, and grid stability, grid modernization here in Illinois.”
In an Aug. 25, 2026 interview on The 21st Show (Illinois Public Media), as published by IPM Newsroom

Increase police funding and staffing

Nikki Budzinski
Supports[8]
Says she has opposed calls to "defund" the police and has supported federal grant programs providing more resources to local law enforcement agencies.
Jeff Wilson
—

Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)

Nikki Budzinski
Opposes[9]
Says she is strongly opposed to efforts to privatize the school system through vouchers.
Jeff Wilson
—

Raise the minimum wage

Nikki Budzinski
Supports[17]
Cosponsored H.R. 2743, the Raise the Wage Act of 2025 (119th Congress), which would raise the federal minimum wage.
Jeff Wilson
—

Broad tariffs on imported goods

Nikki Budzinski
Recorded votes[30]
Voted yes on Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada (H.J. Res. 72, 2026-02-11), which disapproved the tariffs on Canadian imports.
Jeff Wilson
Mixed[12]
In an August 2026 radio interview, called tariffs an overall net positive for the country while saying they adversely affect agriculture.

Require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote

Nikki Budzinski
Recorded votes[26]
Voted no on SAVE Act (H.R. 22, 2025-04-10).
Jeff Wilson
—

Require Congress to approve U.S. military action abroad

Nikki Budzinski
Recorded votes[28][29]
Voted yes on War Powers Resolution on Venezuela (H. Con. Res. 64, 2025-12-17), which would have directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Venezuela absent congressional authorization. Voted yes on War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities (H. Con. Res. 86, 2026-06-03), which directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran absent congressional authorization.
Jeff Wilson
—

Bar transgender women and girls from women's and girls' school sports

Nikki Budzinski
—
Jeff Wilson
Supports[12]
In an August 2026 radio interview, asked about the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, said a male should not compete in a female sport.

ISSUE	Nikki Budzinski D	Jeff Wilson R
Protect legal access to abortion	Supports[5] Says she is working to restore the protections granted under Roe v. Wade and protect access to medications such as Mifepristone, and has cosponsored legislation creating a statutory right to abortion care.	In their own words[11] “Well, it's a states' rights issue. That's it.” In an Aug. 25, 2026 interview on The 21st Show (Illinois Public Media), asked if he would support a national law prohibiting abortion. Per the Illinois Public Media transcript, which says it may use AI assistance; the wording was not corroborated in IPM's edited write-up.
Stricter gun laws	Supports[16] Cosponsored H.R. 3115, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 (119th Congress), which would ban the sale and manufacture of many semiautomatic assault weapons.	—
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations	Recorded votes[21][22][23][24][25] Voted yes on Laken Riley Act (S. 5, 2025-01-22). Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which funded expanded immigration enforcement, detention and border operations. Voted no on Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2, 2023-05-11).	In their own words[11] “Just follow the law as written that we have for our country — that every single country has.” In an Aug. 25, 2026 interview on The 21st Show (Illinois Public Media), on the administration's deportations. Per the Illinois Public Media transcript, which says it may use AI assistance; the wording was not corroborated in IPM's edited write-up.
Raise taxes on high earners or corporations	Recorded votes[22][23][24] Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which made the 2017 individual tax rates, including the 37% top rate, permanent.	—
Expand public health coverage	Recorded votes[22][23][24][27] Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which reduced federal Medicaid spending and added Medicaid work requirements. Voted yes on Breaking the Gridlock Act (H.R. 1834, 2026-01-08), which extended enhanced ACA premium subsidies.	In their own words[12] “It is not the federal government’s role to take care of every issue that affects our lives.” In an Aug. 25, 2026 interview on The 21st Show (Illinois Public Media), as published by IPM Newsroom; he also said “I 100% agree that healthcare is needed.”
Faster transition away from fossil fuels	Recorded votes[22][23][24] Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which phased out Inflation Reduction Act clean-energy tax credits.	In their own words[12] “We need more energy, more nuclear power plants, more coal plants that work 24 hours a day, and grid stability, grid modernization here in Illinois.” In an Aug. 25, 2026 interview on The 21st Show (Illinois Public Media), as published by IPM Newsroom
Increase police funding and staffing	Supports[8] Says she has opposed calls to "defund" the police and has supported federal grant programs providing more resources to local law enforcement agencies.	—
Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)	Opposes[9] Says she is strongly opposed to efforts to privatize the school system through vouchers.	—
Raise the minimum wage	Supports[17] Cosponsored H.R. 2743, the Raise the Wage Act of 2025 (119th Congress), which would raise the federal minimum wage.	—
Broad tariffs on imported goods	Recorded votes[30] Voted yes on Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada (H.J. Res. 72, 2026-02-11), which disapproved the tariffs on Canadian imports.	Mixed[12] In an August 2026 radio interview, called tariffs an overall net positive for the country while saying they adversely affect agriculture.
Require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote	Recorded votes[26] Voted no on SAVE Act (H.R. 22, 2025-04-10).	—
Require Congress to approve U.S. military action abroad	Recorded votes[28][29] Voted yes on War Powers Resolution on Venezuela (H. Con. Res. 64, 2025-12-17), which would have directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Venezuela absent congressional authorization. Voted yes on War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities (H. Con. Res. 86, 2026-06-03), which directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran absent congressional authorization.	—
Bar transgender women and girls from women's and girls' school sports	—	Supports[12] In an August 2026 radio interview, asked about the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, said a male should not compete in a female sport.

Research notes & limits

Neither candidate has completed the 2026 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Jeff Wilson has no campaign website with stated priorities or issue positions found within the research budget for this race; his public record beyond his Navy service and county board affiliation is limited. Added positions, statements and priorities from an Aug. 25, 2026 interview on The 21st Show. The full Illinois Public Media transcript says it may use AI assistance, so only wording that also appears in IPM Newsroom's edited write-up is used for positions and priorities; the abortion and immigration quotes appear only in the transcript and are shown as statements with that caveat. No campaign website found. Jeff Wilson's biography rests on Ballotpedia and one news profile; his birthplace, education, and the dates of his Navy service were not found.

Sources · 33

Researched 2026-09-25. Green citations are official government records.

1.Nikki Budzinski · Ballotpedia Reference
2.Standing with Workers · Nikki for Congress Candidate's own words
3.Lowering Costs · Nikki for Congress Candidate's own words
4.Supporting Family Farmers · Nikki for Congress Candidate's own words
5.Defending Reproductive Freedom · Nikki for Congress Candidate's own words
6.Fixing our Immigration System · Nikki for Congress Candidate's own words
7.Improving Health Care Access · Nikki for Congress Candidate's own words
8.Investing in Public Safety · Nikki for Congress Candidate's own words
9.Strengthening Education · Nikki for Congress Candidate's own words
10.Building America's Energy Future · Nikki for Congress Candidate's own words
11.Transcript: GOP congressional candidate Jeff Wilson on tariffs, energy production, and immigration policy · Illinois Public Media, The 21st Show · 2026-08-27 News report
12.GOP congressional candidate Jeff Wilson on tariffs, energy production, and healthcare · Illinois Public Media (IPM Newsroom) · 2026-08-31 News report
13.Nikki Budzinski · Ballotpedia Reference
14.About · Office of Rep. Nikki Budzinski · 2026-10-21 Official record
15.Illinois U.S. House District 13 election results 2026 · NBC News · 2026-11-09 News report
16.H.R. 3115, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 (Assault Weapons Ban of 2025) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
17.H.R. 2743, the Raise the Wage Act of 2025 (Raise the Wage Act of 2025) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
18.H.R. 5427, the Billionaires Income Tax Act (Billionaires Income Tax Act) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
19.H.Con.Res. 40 (Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
20.H.Con.Res. 68 (To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
21.Roll call: Laken Riley Act — final passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-01-22 Official record
22.Roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-05-22 Official record
23.H.R. 1 (119th Congress) — One Big Beautiful Bill Act: text and summary · Congress.gov Official record
24.Roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — final passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-07-03 Official record
25.Roll call: Secure the Border Act of 2023 — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2023-05-11 Official record
26.Roll call: SAVE Act — proof-of-citizenship voter registration · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-04-10 Official record
27.Roll call: Breaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extension · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-01-08 Official record
28.Roll call: War Powers Resolution on Venezuela · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-12-17 Official record
29.Roll call: War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-06-03 Official record
30.Roll call: Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-02-11 Official record
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32.Jeff Wilson believes he's the Republican to flip Illinois' 13th Congressional District · Illinois Public Media / Illinois Newsroom · 2026-10-21 News report
33.U.S. House, Illinois's 13th District results 2026 · NBC News News report