IL-02 Democratic nominee?
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MAR 24, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSelf-employed business owner
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationIllinois
BackgroundSelf-employed business owner
EducationMalcolm X College (A.A.)
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Notable personal detailsSidney Moore is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District (2026 cycle). He has described himself as a self-employed business owner and the CEO of an entertainment and marketing company, and as the founder/leader of a nonprofit focused on community engagement and economic opportunity. He previously ran for Illinois Secretary of State in 2022 and has experience working in campaign field and operations roles.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax relief for working families and predictability for small businesses while advocating closing corporate loopholes so large corporations pay their fair share and revenues can be reinvested in infrastructure and local priorities.
Healthcare
Sidney Moore states that healthcare is a human right and supports policies to reduce costs, expand coverage, protect patients, and ensure treatment options are available to all. His campaign platform uses the phrase “Healthcare for All” and emphasizes expanding access regardless of income or ZIP code.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strengthening border management and enforcing immigration laws humanely while expanding and modernizing legal immigration pathways and asylum processing; favors creating legal pathways for immigrants contributing to communities and holding employers accountable to prevent worker exploitation.
Climate & Energy
Sidney Moore’s campaign materials and local voter guides emphasize infrastructure, jobs, and lowering utility costs but do not present a comprehensive climate or energy policy. A 2022 profile notes he supported reopening vehicle emission testing locations in Chicago, but there is no clear record of broader positions on emissions targets, fossil fuel phaseout, or major clean-energy legislation. Overall, public sources show limited and specific environmental policy mentions rather than a coherent climate/energy platform.
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