Incumbent
IL-03 Democratic nominee?
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MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age43 years old (Jun 2, 1983)
GenderFemale
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LocationIllinois
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationNortheastern Illinois University — B.A. (Justice Studies)
Notable personal detailsDelia Catalina Ramirez is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 3rd congressional district (first elected in 2022; in office since 2023). She previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives (4th district) from 2019 to 2022. Ramirez earned a B.A. from Northeastern Illinois University and worked as a nonprofit executive and community advocate before holding elected office.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reforming the tax code to reduce burdens on working families and ensure corporations and the ultra‑wealthy pay a fairer share; advocates expanding tax credits and investments in social programs that support working families. Endorses measures to protect and expand the safety net while backing worker-centered economic policies and targeted tax reforms (e.g., CEO pay limits, credits for families).
Healthcare
Delia Ramirez supports expanding government-provided healthcare and explicitly supports Medicare for All (a single-payer model). She has co-sponsored federal legislation aimed at establishing Medicare for All and champions expanded Medicaid access and policies to lower prescription drug and healthcare costs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanded legal pathways to citizenship and protections for asylum seekers and Dreamers, opposes policies that expand detention or erode due process, and advocates relief for undocumented immigrants and measures to keep families together. Has co-led and sponsored legislation (including the American Dream and Promise Act and other immigrant-rights bills) and publicly urged Congress and DHS to block restrictive enforcement measures.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding abortion access, codifying the right to choose at the federal level, and repealing the Hyde Amendment; has co-sponsored federal and state measures to protect reproductive health access and to remove barriers for those who must travel for care.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive climate action including ending reliance on fossil fuels, major investments in clean energy and climate resilience, and has co-sponsored Green New Deal–style legislation and state/federal clean energy transition bills. Advocates environmental justice and policies to transition to 100% clean energy and protect public lands from fossil-fuel extraction. Has a strong pro-environment voting and endorsement record from environmental groups.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports stronger gun laws including universal background checks and an assault-style weapons ban, and sponsors federal legislation to reduce illegal gun sales and trafficking while expanding community-based violence prevention and mental-health interventions.
News
Rep. Delia Ramirez of Illinois is in the news for planning to boycott President Donald Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address. She is expected to attend a counter-rally instead, along with other Democratic members.
Fundraising
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