IL-07 Republican nominee?
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MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFarmer
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationIllinois
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BackgroundFarmer
EducationPurdue University (aviation school; bachelor's degree in aviation)
Notable personal detailsChad N. Koppie is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Illinois’ 7th District. He is a retired jumbo jet captain who flew for Delta Air Lines and is also a farmer. He has served in local education and township roles, including as a member of the Kane County Regional Board of Education and previously as a Rutland Township trustee and District 300 school board member.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports major reductions in government spending and tax rates, including proposals to cut spending by roughly 3% annually and to abolish the IRS and Federal Reserve; favors eliminating federal departments (e.g., Department of Education) and ending foreign aid. Advocates policies consistent with large tax cuts, fiscal contraction, and minimal federal government involvement in the economy.
Immigration & Border
Supports construction of a wall on the U.S.–Mexico border and advocates aggressive enforcement including arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants. Has expressed support for mass deportations and expanding ICE removals of people described as “illegal aliens.”
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports a near-total ban on abortion and advocates a constitutional amendment to prohibit abortion. Describes abortion as murder and (in some statements) allows narrow exceptions such as rape, incest, and the life of the mother.
Climate & Energy
Supports hydraulic fracturing and favors weaker environmental regulations that prioritize jobs and economic concerns over stricter rules; emphasizes limited federal government and spending cuts rather than aggressive climate regulation.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate says he supports the Second Amendment, believes law‑abiding Americans can own guns to defend themselves, and states he will not vote for any gun control bills. Coverage of his campaign also lists opposition to universal background checks and to a federal ban on semi‑automatic assault‑style weapons.
News
Chad Koppie is in the news as part of the crowded contest for the Democratic nomination in Illinois’ 7th Congressional District, triggered by U.S. Rep. Danny Davis’ decision to retire. The race is drawing many candidates and is being shaped by significant outside spending and internal Democratic Party divisions.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262022
2026
LatestCycle 2022
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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