Biography
Lien Choi is an independent write-in candidate in Illinois' 7th District.[1][2] According to Ballotpedia, Choi holds a bachelor's degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology and has worked in construction and as a director at a homeless shelter; in a Ballotpedia survey, Choi calls themself progressive and lists campaign finance reform as the main campaign message.[1][2]
Choi earned a bachelor's degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 2012.[1] According to Ballotpedia, Choi's career experience includes working in construction and as a director at Hope House Homeless Shelter and Transitional Housing.[1] Choi was also a write-in candidate for this seat in the 2024 general election.[1]
In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, Choi describes themself as independent, progressive, egalitarian, a "compassionate secular humanist," disabled and poor, and says they have experienced homelessness.[1] Choi wrote in the survey: "I have seen both sides of how life should be and the struggle that can devastate lives."[1]
- 1.Lien Choi's 2024 campaign website (quoted verbatim on Ballotpedia) · Lien Choi campaign website (via Ballotpedia) Candidate's own words
- 2.Lien Choi Candidate Connection survey response · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.
