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Campaign Web Site: http://www.christianmaxwellforcongress.com/
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U.S. House District 1
2026 Illinois U.S. House District 1 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Election: GENERAL ELECTION - 11/3/2026
Name: Christian Maxwell
Phone Number: 773-348-0589
Office: 1ST CONGRESS
Party: REPUBLICAN
Filed: 10/27/2025
Write-In: No
Objection Pending: No
Former Name: None
Date Name Changed: N/A
Campaign Web Site: http://www.christianmaxwellforcongress.com/
Status: Active 10/27/2025 11:35 AM
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Campaign Web Site: http://www.christianmaxwellforcongress.com/
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Election: GENERAL ELECTION - 11/3/2026
Name: Christian Maxwell
Phone Number: 773-348-0589
Office: 1ST CONGRESS
Party: REPUBLICAN
Filed: 10/27/2025
Write-In: No
Objection Pending: No
Former Name: None
Date Name Changed: N/A
Campaign Web Site: http://www.christianmaxwellforcongress.com/
Status: Active 10/27/2025 11:35 AM
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A UIC graduate and homeschooling mother, Christian understands firsthand the challenges families face around education, safety, and affordability. She is running for Congress because Illinois families deserve a fighter who will speak clearly, act courageously, and put their needs first.
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A UIC graduate and homeschooling mother, Christian understands firsthand the challenges families face around education, safety, and affordability. She is running for Congress because Illinois families deserve a fighter who will speak clearly, act courageously, and put their needs first.
Illinois Born & Raised
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Illinois Born & Raised
A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Christian has built her career at the intersection of business, communication, and community impact. She has worked with brands to drive measurable growth, develop strategy, and connect with everyday people in meaningful ways. Her professional background gives her a results-driven perspective on what it takes to strengthen local economies, support small businesses, and restore trust in leadership.
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A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Christian has built her career at the intersection of business, communication, and community impact. She has worked with brands to drive measurable growth, develop strategy, and connect with everyday people in meaningful ways. Her professional background gives her a results-driven perspective on what it takes to strengthen local economies, support small businesses, and restore trust in leadership.
◆Birth-center and midwifery coverage
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◆Birth-center and midwifery coverage
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Lower taxes so families keep more of what they earn
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Lower taxes so families keep more of what they earn
Every call you make connects a neighbor to this movement. No experience needed — we provide the script and the list.
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Every call you make connects a neighbor to this movement. No experience needed — we provide the script and the list.
Christian Maxwell is a conservative businesswoman, marketing strategist, mother of four, and Republican congressional candidate bringing bold, family-centered leadership to Illinois. With over a decade of experience in marketing and business strategy, she has helped build companies, grow revenue, and create real-world solutions that serve families and communities.
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Christian Maxwell is a conservative businesswoman, marketing strategist, mother of four, and Republican congressional candidate bringing bold, family-centered leadership to Illinois. With over a decade of experience in marketing and business strategy, she has helped build companies, grow revenue, and create real-world solutions that serve families and communities.
What does it take to make history in Illinois on the Republican ticket? A fireside chat featuring Christian Maxwell with an expert panel: Max Solomon (Republican Nominee for Treasurer), Shannon Adcock (Awake IL Founder), Carson Turner (Stars PAC Founder), Mel Gurel (Vernon Township Vice Chair), and Kyle Witt (Illinois Republican Community Host). Limited space — secure your seat.
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What does it take to make history in Illinois on the Republican ticket? A fireside chat featuring Christian Maxwell with an expert panel: Max Solomon (Republican Nominee for Treasurer), Shannon Adcock (Awake IL Founder), Carson Turner (Stars PAC Founder), Mel Gurel (Vernon Township Vice Chair), and Kyle Witt (Illinois Republican Community Host). Limited space — secure your seat.
Grassroots donations are how we compete. Every contribution directly funds digital ads, community events, and reaching voters in District 1. No corporate PACs—just neighbors supporting neighbors.
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Grassroots donations are how we compete. Every contribution directly funds digital ads, community events, and reaching voters in District 1. No corporate PACs—just neighbors supporting neighbors.
Every purchase powers our grassroots movement — covering the cost of your item and fueling voter outreach, volunteer organizing, and the fight for a stronger IL-1.
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Every purchase powers our grassroots movement — covering the cost of your item and fueling voter outreach, volunteer organizing, and the fight for a stronger IL-1.
Strong law enforcement support, community-based prevention, and accountability that protects every family.
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Strong law enforcement support, community-based prevention, and accountability that protects every family.
Tax relief, job creation, and IL-01 Economic Revitalization Zones — 5,000 new jobs by 2028.
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Tax relief, job creation, and IL-01 Economic Revitalization Zones — 5,000 new jobs by 2028.
Support public school teachers
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Support public school teachers
I’ll fight to get YOU answers!
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I’ll fight to get YOU answers!
Fueled by grassroots support across Will and Cook counties, the Maxwell for Congress campaign has now surpassed 495 individual donors — a testament to the growing demand for new leadership in District 1.
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Fueled by grassroots support across Will and Cook counties, the Maxwell for Congress campaign has now surpassed 495 individual donors — a testament to the growing demand for new leadership in District 1.
Christian Maxwell joined Tim Pool on Timcast IRL to discuss the failures of Chicago's current congressional leadership on border policy and how her plan would restore economic opportunity to Illinois families.
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Christian Maxwell joined Tim Pool on Timcast IRL to discuss the failures of Chicago's current congressional leadership on border policy and how her plan would restore economic opportunity to Illinois families.
Christian Maxwell's journey from concerned voter to Republican congressional candidate for Illinois District 1 — a mother, business owner, and community advocate fighting for real change.
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Christian Maxwell's journey from concerned voter to Republican congressional candidate for Illinois District 1 — a mother, business owner, and community advocate fighting for real change.
I began paying closer attention to how federal and state policy actually impacted families and entrepreneurs. I spoke out, supported others, and tried to engage within the system — finding myself increasingly focused on what wasn't working. Politics became a daily conversation at home, revealing how slow and unresponsive the system had become.
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I began paying closer attention to how federal and state policy actually impacted families and entrepreneurs. I spoke out, supported others, and tried to engage within the system — finding myself increasingly focused on what wasn't working. Politics became a daily conversation at home, revealing how slow and unresponsive the system had become.
After years of lived experience with policy failure, economic strain, and government overreach, I made a clear and decisive choice at the top of the ticket — grounded in reality, not rhetoric.
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After years of lived experience with policy failure, economic strain, and government overreach, I made a clear and decisive choice at the top of the ticket — grounded in reality, not rhetoric.
Every position, every issue, and every promise — in one place. Explore Christian Maxwell's complete platform and see exactly how she'll fight for families in Congress.
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Every position, every issue, and every promise — in one place. Explore Christian Maxwell's complete platform and see exactly how she'll fight for families in Congress.
Enter your email to receive a printable PDF of Christian Maxwell's complete policy positions and legislative approach.
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Enter your email to receive a printable PDF of Christian Maxwell's complete policy positions and legislative approach.
I begin with the lived problem, identify where government failed, define the proper federal role, and build solutions that protect families, respect local authority, track public dollars, and measure outcomes.
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I begin with the lived problem, identify where government failed, define the proper federal role, and build solutions that protect families, respect local authority, track public dollars, and measure outcomes.
I support accountability and intervention.
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I support accountability and intervention.
I believe parents are the primary decision-makers for their children.
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I believe parents are the primary decision-makers for their children.
I support a responsible road to freedom for borrowers trapped by student debt.
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I support a responsible road to freedom for borrowers trapped by student debt.
I believe Illinois students should come first at Illinois colleges.
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I believe Illinois students should come first at Illinois colleges.
I support policies that help families build stability and wealth through ownership.
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I support policies that help families build stability and wealth through ownership.
Better schools and stronger parental rights
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Better schools and stronger parental rights
A UIC graduate and homeschooling mother, Christian understands firsthand the challenges families face around education, safety, and affordability. She is running for Congress because Illinois families deserve a fighter who will speak clearly, act courageously, and put their needs first.
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A UIC graduate and homeschooling mother, Christian understands firsthand the challenges families face around education, safety, and affordability. She is running for Congress because Illinois families deserve a fighter who will speak clearly, act courageously, and put their needs first.
I support safer communities, stronger policing, and real accountability.
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I support safer communities, stronger policing, and real accountability.
Small business tax relief
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Small business tax relief
Christian Maxwell is a conservative businesswoman, marketing strategist, mother of four, and congressional candidate running to bring bold, family-centered leadership to Illinois. With more than a decade of experience in marketing, brand growth, and business strategy, she has helped build companies, grow revenue, and create real-world solutions that serve families and communities.
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Christian Maxwell is a conservative businesswoman, marketing strategist, mother of four, and congressional candidate running to bring bold, family-centered leadership to Illinois. With more than a decade of experience in marketing, brand growth, and business strategy, she has helped build companies, grow revenue, and create real-world solutions that serve families and communities.
I will push for federal youth-safety funding to require measurable outcomes, coordination between agencies, and accountability for repeat violence or adult-led criminal exploitation of minors.
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I will push for federal youth-safety funding to require measurable outcomes, coordination between agencies, and accountability for repeat violence or adult-led criminal exploitation of minors.
I will support federal parental-rights legislation that ties federal education funding to transparency, notice, and consent standards while preserving local control over schools.
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I will support federal parental-rights legislation that ties federal education funding to transparency, notice, and consent standards while preserving local control over schools.
Millennials who made responsible payments should see their balances decrease, not grow forever because of interest.
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Millennials who made responsible payments should see their balances decrease, not grow forever because of interest.
Public and federally supported colleges should prove they are serving resident students before subsidizing temporary foreign enrollment or bloated administration.
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Public and federally supported colleges should prove they are serving resident students before subsidizing temporary foreign enrollment or bloated administration.
◆Property-tax pressure relief
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◆Property-tax pressure relief
Veteran support and an end to federal corruption and waste
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Veteran support and an end to federal corruption and waste
◆Support law enforcement
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◆Support law enforcement
Christian is also a homeschooling mother who understands firsthand the challenges families face when it comes to education, safety, affordability, and opportunity. Her life and work have been shaped by a deep commitment to faith, family, and the belief that government should serve the people, not special interests.
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Christian is also a homeschooling mother who understands firsthand the challenges families face when it comes to education, safety, affordability, and opportunity. Her life and work have been shaped by a deep commitment to faith, family, and the belief that government should serve the people, not special interests.
I support students first, parents heard, and schools held accountable.
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I support students first, parents heard, and schools held accountable.
◆Create a stronger path to homeownership
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◆Create a stronger path to homeownership
I will use federal higher-education funding, reporting requirements, audits, and grant conditions to require colleges to disclose tuition growth, resident access, student debt outcomes, and use of taxpayer-supported resources.
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I will use federal higher-education funding, reporting requirements, audits, and grant conditions to require colleges to disclose tuition growth, resident access, student debt outcomes, and use of taxpayer-supported resources.
◆Anti-displacement policy
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◆Anti-displacement policy
◆Protect victims and witnesses
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◆Protect victims and witnesses
I will use federal education funding conditions, oversight letters, hearings, and reporting requirements to demand transparency on literacy, school safety, student outcomes, and how federal dollars are being used.
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I will use federal education funding conditions, oversight letters, hearings, and reporting requirements to demand transparency on literacy, school safety, student outcomes, and how federal dollars are being used.
I will pursue legislation reforming federal student-loan repayment, interest treatment, mortgage underwriting rules, servicer accountability, and college responsibility for poor outcomes.
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I will pursue legislation reforming federal student-loan repayment, interest treatment, mortgage underwriting rules, servicer accountability, and college responsibility for poor outcomes.
◆Support for first-time buyers
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◆Support for first-time buyers
I will support federal public-safety grants that strengthen policing, technology, victim protection, witness support, and community safety—but I will oppose blank checks for programs that cannot prove results.
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I will support federal public-safety grants that strengthen policing, technology, victim protection, witness support, and community safety—but I will oppose blank checks for programs that cannot prove results.
Community leaders, local organizations, and neighbors who believe in our vision for District 1.
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Community leaders, local organizations, and neighbors who believe in our vision for District 1.
Maternal care, childcare support, and affordable healthcare for every family in District 1.
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Maternal care, childcare support, and affordable healthcare for every family in District 1.
After years of watching academic decline, bureaucracy, and misplaced priorities, I made the decision to homeschool. It wasn't ideological — it was practical — and it exposed how deeply broken the education system had become for families trying to do right by their children.
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After years of watching academic decline, bureaucracy, and misplaced priorities, I made the decision to homeschool. It wasn't ideological — it was practical — and it exposed how deeply broken the education system had become for families trying to do right by their children.
A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Christian has built her career at the intersection of business, communication, and community impact. She has worked with brands to drive measurable growth, develop strategy, and connect with everyday people in meaningful ways. Her professional background gives her a results-driven perspective on what it takes to strengthen local economies, support small businesses, and restore trust in leadership.
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A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Christian has built her career at the intersection of business, communication, and community impact. She has worked with brands to drive measurable growth, develop strategy, and connect with everyday people in meaningful ways. Her professional background gives her a results-driven perspective on what it takes to strengthen local economies, support small businesses, and restore trust in leadership.
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FEC candidate totals July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H6IL01191
Name: MAXWELL, CHRISTIAN
Office: House
State: IL
District: IL01
Coverage start: 2025-07-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $63315.86
Total disbursements: $36042.21
Cash on hand: $33832.37
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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