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2026 Illinois U.S. House District 14 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Election: GENERAL ELECTION - 11/3/2026
Name: Lauren Underwood
Office: 14TH CONGRESS
Party: DEMOCRATIC
Filed: 10/27/2025
Write-In: No
Objection Pending: No
Former Name: None
Date Name Changed: N/A
Status: Active 10/27/2025 8:00 AM
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FEC committee ID: C00652719
FEC committee name: LAUREN UNDERWOOD FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://www.underwoodforcongress.com/
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Congresswoman Lauren Underwood represents Illinois’ 14th Congressional District, a suburban, exurban, and rural district in Northern Illinois. She flipped this seat from red to blue in a historic fashion in 2018, defeating a four-term Republican incumbent, and is the youngest black woman to ever be elected to the Congress.
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Congresswoman Lauren Underwood represents Illinois’ 14th Congressional District, a suburban, exurban, and rural district in Northern Illinois. She flipped this seat from red to blue in a historic fashion in 2018, defeating a four-term Republican incumbent, and is the youngest black woman to ever be elected to the Congress.
In 2018, Congresswoman Underwood was the first person of color, first woman, and first millennial elected to represent her district. She flipped IL-14 from red to blue in a historic fashion in 2018, defeating a four-term Republican incumbent. When she was sworn into office in 2019, she became the youngest Black woman to ever serve in Congress. In 2022, Lauren was elected to serve in House Leadership by her colleagues — she currently serves as Co-Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, where she focuses on messaging for the Caucus.
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In 2018, Congresswoman Underwood was the first person of color, first woman, and first millennial elected to represent her district. She flipped IL-14 from red to blue in a historic fashion in 2018, defeating a four-term Republican incumbent. When she was sworn into office in 2019, she became the youngest Black woman to ever serve in Congress. In 2022, Lauren was elected to serve in House Leadership by her colleagues — she currently serves as Co-Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, where she focuses on messaging for the Caucus.
Congresswoman Underwood has proven herself to be a hard worker and an effective leader for her community. She currently serves on the House Committee on Appropriations, where she is the Ranking Member Homeland Security subcommittee. Lauren has had eighteen pieces of legislation signed into law by both Democratic and Republican presidents.
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Congresswoman Underwood has proven herself to be a hard worker and an effective leader for her community. She currently serves on the House Committee on Appropriations, where she is the Ranking Member Homeland Security subcommittee. Lauren has had eighteen pieces of legislation signed into law by both Democratic and Republican presidents.
Congresswoman Underwood co-founded the Black Maternal Health Caucus to combat America’s unacceptably high maternal death rates and the significant disparities experienced by Black mothers. In 2020, alongside colleagues in the House and Senate, she first introduced the Momnibus, a package of evidence-based bills to save moms’ lives. Congresswoman Underwood is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus.
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Congresswoman Underwood co-founded the Black Maternal Health Caucus to combat America’s unacceptably high maternal death rates and the significant disparities experienced by Black mothers. In 2020, alongside colleagues in the House and Senate, she first introduced the Momnibus, a package of evidence-based bills to save moms’ lives. Congresswoman Underwood is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Before her election to Congress, she worked to implement the Affordable Care Act as a career civil servant in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). She was later appointed by President Obama to serve as a Senior Advisor at HHS, where she helped communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to public health emergencies, bioterror threats, and other disasters.
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Before her election to Congress, she worked to implement the Affordable Care Act as a career civil servant in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). She was later appointed by President Obama to serve as a Senior Advisor at HHS, where she helped communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to public health emergencies, bioterror threats, and other disasters.
Prior to her election to Congress, she served as a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), helping communities across the country prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters, bioterror threats, and public health emergencies. As a career public servant at HHS, she also helped implement the Affordable Care Act, broadening access for those on Medicare, improving health care quality, and reforming private insurance. Rep. Underwood has taught future nurse practitioners through Georgetown University’s online master’s program and worked with a Medicaid plan in Chicago to ensure it provided high-quality, cost-efficient care.
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Prior to her election to Congress, she served as a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), helping communities across the country prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters, bioterror threats, and public health emergencies. As a career public servant at HHS, she also helped implement the Affordable Care Act, broadening access for those on Medicare, improving health care quality, and reforming private insurance. Rep. Underwood has taught future nurse practitioners through Georgetown University’s online master’s program and worked with a Medicaid plan in Chicago to ensure it provided high-quality, cost-efficient care.
She is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Johns Hopkins University, and a lifelong Girl Scout. Rep. Underwood resides in Naperville, Illinois.
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She is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Johns Hopkins University, and a lifelong Girl Scout. Rep. Underwood resides in Naperville, Illinois.
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Reproductive Freedom add remove Lauren supports women’s rights to the full range of reproductive health services, without restrictions. This includes access to safe, legal, and affordable abortions. Learn More >>
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Reproductive Freedom add remove Lauren supports women’s rights to the full range of reproductive health services, without restrictions. This includes access to safe, legal, and affordable abortions. Learn More >>
Lauren supports women’s rights to the full range of reproductive health services, without restrictions. This includes access to safe, legal, and affordable abortions.
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Lauren supports women’s rights to the full range of reproductive health services, without restrictions. This includes access to safe, legal, and affordable abortions.
In 2018, Congresswoman Underwood was the first person of color, first woman, and first millennial elected to represent her district. She flipped IL-14 from red to blue in a historic fashion in 2018, defeating a four-term Republican incumbent. When she was sworn into office in 2019, she became the youngest Black woman to ever serve in Congress. In 2022, Lauren was elected to serve in House Leadership by her colleagues — she currently serves as Co-Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, where she focuses on messaging for the Caucus.
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In 2018, Congresswoman Underwood was the first person of color, first woman, and first millennial elected to represent her district. She flipped IL-14 from red to blue in a historic fashion in 2018, defeating a four-term Republican incumbent. When she was sworn into office in 2019, she became the youngest Black woman to ever serve in Congress. In 2022, Lauren was elected to serve in House Leadership by her colleagues — she currently serves as Co-Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, where she focuses on messaging for the Caucus.
Women deserve to make their own health choices. Lauren supports women’s rights to the full range of reproductive health services, without restrictions. This includes access to safe, legal, and affordable abortions.
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Women deserve to make their own health choices. Lauren supports women’s rights to the full range of reproductive health services, without restrictions. This includes access to safe, legal, and affordable abortions.
Donald Trump’s Project 2025 would criminalize abortions – calling for a nationwide abortion ban, plus dangerous bans on contraception and fertility services like IVF. We must defeat these extremist agendas.
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Donald Trump’s Project 2025 would criminalize abortions – calling for a nationwide abortion ban, plus dangerous bans on contraception and fertility services like IVF. We must defeat these extremist agendas.
Since America’s founding, immigrants have been vital to our cultural vibrancy and economic success. Our immigration system must honor and recognize the value and dignity of all of our immigrant communities.
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Since America’s founding, immigrants have been vital to our cultural vibrancy and economic success. Our immigration system must honor and recognize the value and dignity of all of our immigrant communities.
Expand the mental health workforce
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Expand the mental health workforce
End our nation’s maternal health crisis
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End our nation’s maternal health crisis
Modernize our public health data infrastructure
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Modernize our public health data infrastructure
Empower farmers and producers to fight the climate crisis chevron_right
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Empower farmers and producers to fight the climate crisis chevron_right
Empower farmers and producers to fight the climate crisis
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Empower farmers and producers to fight the climate crisis
No child should fear for their life at school. No worker should fear a mass shooting at their job. Weapons of war don’t belong in our neighborhoods. Gun violence prevention is a public health issue, and Lauren believes that Congress must respond accordingly with data-driven, evidence-based policies.
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No child should fear for their life at school. No worker should fear a mass shooting at their job. Weapons of war don’t belong in our neighborhoods. Gun violence prevention is a public health issue, and Lauren believes that Congress must respond accordingly with data-driven, evidence-based policies.
Preventing Gun Violence add remove No child should fear for their life at school. No worker should fear a mass shooting at their job. Weapons of war don’t belong in our neighborhoods. Gun violence prevention is a public health issue, and Lauren believes that Congress must respond accordingly with data-driven, evidence-based policies. Learn More >>
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Preventing Gun Violence add remove No child should fear for their life at school. No worker should fear a mass shooting at their job. Weapons of war don’t belong in our neighborhoods. Gun violence prevention is a public health issue, and Lauren believes that Congress must respond accordingly with data-driven, evidence-based policies. Learn More >>
Lauren regularly travels to the U.S.-Mexico border to provide oversight of the unacceptable humanitarian crisis. She strongly supports comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship.
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Lauren regularly travels to the U.S.-Mexico border to provide oversight of the unacceptable humanitarian crisis. She strongly supports comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship.
Supports policies to reduce health-insurance and prescription-drug costs and eliminate financial barriers to care.
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Lower Healthcare Costs
Supports expanding the mental-health workforce and school-based mental-health capacity.
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Expand Mental Health Workforce
Supports federal legislation and programs intended to reduce maternal mortality and racial disparities in maternal health.
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Address Maternal Mortality
Supports nationwide access to abortion, contraception, and fertility services including IVF.
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Protect Reproductive Freedom
Supports universal background checks and closing loopholes in firearm sales.
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Universal Background Checks for Gun Sales
Prioritizes federal climate action and policies addressing the effects of climate change.
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Act on Climate Change
Prioritizes helping farmers and agricultural producers participate in climate mitigation and adaptation efforts.
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Support Farmers in Climate Policy
Supports comprehensive immigration reform including a pathway to citizenship.
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Comprehensive Immigration Reform and Pathway to Citizenship
Prioritizes ensuring veterans have access to high-quality healthcare and earned benefits.
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Expand Veterans' Access to Healthcare and Benefits
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Lauren Underwood is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 8884
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Status: Passed
Underwood | D | IL | Nay
Passed
Lauren Underwood is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 89
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Status: Passed
Underwood | D | IL | Yea
Passed
Lauren Underwood is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 113
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Status: Passed
Underwood | D | IL | Nay
Passed
Lauren Underwood is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 7008
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act
Status: Passed
Underwood | D | IL | Nay
Failed
Lauren Underwood is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Status: Failed
Underwood | D | IL | No
Agreed to
Lauren Underwood is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Status: Agreed to
Underwood | D | IL | No
Passed
Lauren Underwood is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H RES 1438
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
Status: Passed
Underwood | D | IL | No
Passed
Lauren Underwood is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on motion to suspend the rules and pass, as amended.
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Issue: H R 1118
Vote question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Official description: Value Over Cost Act
Status: Passed
Underwood | D | IL | Yea
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Candidate ID: H8IL14174
Name: UNDERWOOD, LAUREN
Office: House
State: IL
District: IL14
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $2417082.19
Total disbursements: $2365619.83
Cash on hand: $1106564.38
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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