IL-11 Republican nominee?
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MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleInternational business owner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationIllinois
BackgroundInternational business owner
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EducationNorthern Illinois University (international relations and law)
Notable personal detailsCharles (Charlie) Kim is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois' 11th Congressional District. He has described his work background as an international business owner and has also characterized his prior experience as civil service. His campaign materials describe work in international security and business advisory, including service as a U.S. Department of State Fulbright Specialist.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lower taxes for families and businesses, tax incentives for larger companies to work with small businesses, and reduced government interference in the economy while promoting protections for workers and small businesses.
Healthcare
The candidate describes healthcare as a human right and calls for a comprehensive, affordable system, but also opposes a government‑paid model and emphasizes restructuring to promote business profits and reduce government control of care. The platform opposes the current Affordable Care Act and proposes an alternative that limits taxpayer funding and government control while seeking broader coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger enforcement of existing immigration laws, reinforcing the southern border, and providing resources and training for ICE; opposes illegal entry and emphasizes stopping migrants and cartel exploitation while supporting tighter border security measures.
Climate & Energy
Supports funding to combat climate change while emphasizing that U.S. contributions should be equitable and not place undue burden on American taxpayers; does not call for phasing out fossil fuels or Green New Deal–style measures in available statements. Public materials emphasize pragmatic, America‑first approaches to international climate funding and general platform items without detailed aggressive emissions targets.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports legal possession of guns and the constitutional right to bear arms while emphasizing support for police and first responders. He endorses law-enforcement-focused public safety measures and calls for ‘realistic improvements for gun safety regulations’ rather than broad restrictive bans.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
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Cycle 2026
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