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Sean Casten

U.S. House District 6

2026 Illinois U.S. House District 6 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

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2026 Illinois U.S. House District 6 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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U.S. House District 6 · Democratic · Incumbent
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Election: GENERAL ELECTION - 11/3/2026

Name: Sean Casten

Office: 6TH 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 name: CASTEN FOR CONGRESS

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Sean is committed to building a brighter, more affordable, and sustainable future

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Sean currently serves as Vice Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee and is a member of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC). He is Vice Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) and co-chair of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus.

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Sean currently serves as Vice Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee and is a member of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC). He is Vice Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) and co-chair of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus.

Sean is committed to building a brighter, more affordable, and sustainable future

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Prior to his election to Congress, Sean co-founded and led companies in the 6th District which focused on lowering energy costs and reducing carbon emissions, all while creating jobs for the people of Illinois.

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Prior to his election to Congress, Sean co-founded and led companies in the 6th District which focused on lowering energy costs and reducing carbon emissions, all while creating jobs for the people of Illinois.

As a scientist, Sean has dedicated his life to fighting climate change

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From 1997 to 2000, Sean worked as a consultant in the energy practice of Arthur D. Little where he worked for various public and private sector companies doing work to evaluate, design, and optimize a broad range of clean heat, power, and fuel technologies.

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From 1997 to 2000, Sean worked as a consultant in the energy practice of Arthur D. Little where he worked for various public and private sector companies doing work to evaluate, design, and optimize a broad range of clean heat, power, and fuel technologies.

Immigration Reform

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Sean knows that we are a nation of immigrants. Our country was founded on the willingness to uproot and resettle by risk-takers, adventurers, and hard workers.

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Sean knows that we are a nation of immigrants. Our country was founded on the willingness to uproot and resettle by risk-takers, adventurers, and hard workers.

Immigration Reform

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Sean firmly opposes Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz” and believes it is an example of the Administration’s authoritarian overreach. Sean has spoken out against the unacceptable conditions at the Broadview ICE Facility and has worked with other members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation to shed light on the ongoing constitutional violations occurring at the detention center.

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Sean firmly opposes Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz” and believes it is an example of the Administration’s authoritarian overreach. Sean has spoken out against the unacceptable conditions at the Broadview ICE Facility and has worked with other members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation to shed light on the ongoing constitutional violations occurring at the detention center.

About The Congressman

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Casten worked as a clean energy consultant and manager at Arthur D. Little, then served as the president and CEO of Turbosteam Corporation, which focused on utilizing energy recycling technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by generating heat and power from previously wasted energy. In 2006, Casten co-founded Recycled Energy Development (RED), which focused on recycling wasted energy and converting energy facilities to cleaner, more economic uses.

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Casten worked as a clean energy consultant and manager at Arthur D. Little, then served as the president and CEO of Turbosteam Corporation, which focused on utilizing energy recycling technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by generating heat and power from previously wasted energy. In 2006, Casten co-founded Recycled Energy Development (RED), which focused on recycling wasted energy and converting energy facilities to cleaner, more economic uses.

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Public tours of the FBI Headquarters are available Monday through Friday at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM, excluding Federal holidays or unless otherwise noted. FBI Experience tours must be requested at least one month in advance.Please submit your group’s request at least four weeks in advance. Tours become available for reservation five months prior to the date requested.Please note that in order to submit a tour request, the FBI requires our office to collect and provide the full legal name, date of birth, country of birth, country of citizenship, Social Security number (or passport number if you are not a citizen) of each visitor. Tours are limited to U.S. citizens or valid green-card holders.

Climate Change

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In the 116th and 117th Congresses, Rep. Casten was honored to serve on the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, where he was integral in developing a report that served as the blueprint for the Inflation Reduction Act – the largest investment in climate action in American history.

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In the 116th and 117th Congresses, Rep. Casten was honored to serve on the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, where he was integral in developing a report that served as the blueprint for the Inflation Reduction Act – the largest investment in climate action in American history.

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Delivering Commonsense Solutions for the 6th District

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Sean Casten represents Illinois’ 6th Congressional District located in the Chicago suburbs. Sean is committed to building a brighter, more affordable, and sustainable future.

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Sean Casten represents Illinois’ 6th Congressional District located in the Chicago suburbs. Sean is committed to building a brighter, more affordable, and sustainable future.

Sean has created jobs here in the district and across America

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In 2007, Sean moved to Illinois to co-found Recycled Energy Development, LLC (RED), with the mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the recovery of otherwise wasted energy.

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In 2007, Sean moved to Illinois to co-found Recycled Energy Development, LLC (RED), with the mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the recovery of otherwise wasted energy.

Where Sean stands on the issues that matter most

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On the Issues Immigration Reform

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Sean believes that our most fundamental responsibility as a nation is to provide access to a world-class public education for every child, regardless of race, religion, economic status, or zip code. We must commit to providing universal early childhood education and ensure that all students have access to a top-quality elementary, middle, and high school, as well as trade school and higher education opportunities.

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Sean believes that our most fundamental responsibility as a nation is to provide access to a world-class public education for every child, regardless of race, religion, economic status, or zip code. We must commit to providing universal early childhood education and ensure that all students have access to a top-quality elementary, middle, and high school, as well as trade school and higher education opportunities.

Immigration Reform

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The Trump Administration’s weaponization of the Executive Branch to disregard Constitutional Rights and aggressively pursue a mass deportation agenda endangers both the safety and dignity of our community. Sean believes the Legislative Branch must act as a check on the Administration’s lawlessness and use every oversight power available to protect the rights of all within our country.

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The Trump Administration’s weaponization of the Executive Branch to disregard Constitutional Rights and aggressively pursue a mass deportation agenda endangers both the safety and dignity of our community. Sean believes the Legislative Branch must act as a check on the Administration’s lawlessness and use every oversight power available to protect the rights of all within our country.

Delivering Commonsense Solutions for the 6th District

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Since taking office, he has introduced and co-sponsored legislation in support of lowering costs, creating jobs, affirming women’s rights, protecting our seniors, and advocating for clean energy.

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Since taking office, he has introduced and co-sponsored legislation in support of lowering costs, creating jobs, affirming women’s rights, protecting our seniors, and advocating for clean energy.

Sean is committed to building a brighter, more affordable, and sustainable future

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As one of Congress’s experts on climate change and clean energy, Sean was a key author of the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in climate action in American history. Sean believes that we have prioritized energy companies and their profits for far too long. We must shift this approach and put American consumers first. That is the key to expanding access to cheap, reliable, and clean energy sources.

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As one of Congress’s experts on climate change and clean energy, Sean was a key author of the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in climate action in American history. Sean believes that we have prioritized energy companies and their profits for far too long. We must shift this approach and put American consumers first. That is the key to expanding access to cheap, reliable, and clean energy sources.

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On the Issues Jobs and Growing Our Economy

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Introduced legislation that would ensure Pell Grants keep up with the cost of inflation.

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Introduced legislation that would ensure Pell Grants keep up with the cost of inflation.

Energy and Climate Policy

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Illinois residents are experiencing the effects of climate change firsthand through increased energy demands for home heating and cooling, more frequent extreme weather, rising home insurance premiums due to climate-related disasters, disrupted growing seasons, and threats to our treasured natural landscapes and ecosystems.

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Illinois residents are experiencing the effects of climate change firsthand through increased energy demands for home heating and cooling, more frequent extreme weather, rising home insurance premiums due to climate-related disasters, disrupted growing seasons, and threats to our treasured natural landscapes and ecosystems.

Immigration Reform

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Sean supports comprehensive immigration reform and finding pathways to citizenship, but he adamantly opposes the Trump Administration’s cruel and inhumane policies that aim to deport individuals without regard for due process.

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Sean supports comprehensive immigration reform and finding pathways to citizenship, but he adamantly opposes the Trump Administration’s cruel and inhumane policies that aim to deport individuals without regard for due process.

Delivering Commonsense Solutions for the 6th District

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On the Issues Energy and Climate Policy

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On the Issues LGBTQ Rights

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Introduced bipartisan legislation to require accreditation institutions to take action to protect students from sudden school closures.

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Introduced bipartisan legislation to require accreditation institutions to take action to protect students from sudden school closures.

Energy and Climate Policy

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As a Congressman, scientist, and clean energy entrepreneur, Sean’s mission is to combat the climate crisis and protect our planet for future generations. Sean has championed high-impact, market-based climate change legislation as Vice Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, Vice Chair of the Sustainable Environment and Energy Coalition (SEEC), and former member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and House Science, Space and Technology Committee.

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As a Congressman, scientist, and clean energy entrepreneur, Sean’s mission is to combat the climate crisis and protect our planet for future generations. Sean has championed high-impact, market-based climate change legislation as Vice Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, Vice Chair of the Sustainable Environment and Energy Coalition (SEEC), and former member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and House Science, Space and Technology Committee.

Immigration Reform

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Demanding a meeting with Russell Hott, the Chicago Field Director for ICE, alongside other Illinois Democratic Members to ensure Congress can conduct oversight of the Broadview ICE Facility and Operation Midway Blitz.

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Demanding a meeting with Russell Hott, the Chicago Field Director for ICE, alongside other Illinois Democratic Members to ensure Congress can conduct oversight of the Broadview ICE Facility and Operation Midway Blitz.

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On the Issues The Right to Vote

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Introduced legislation with Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to ensure educational support professionals can access benefits through the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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Introduced legislation with Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to ensure educational support professionals can access benefits through the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Energy and Climate Policy

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Sean is the lead author of the Cheap Energy Act, a consumer-focused approach to US energy policy. He believes that, for far too long, we have prioritized energy companies and their profits. We must shift this approach, and put American consumers first. That is the key to expanding access to cheap, reliable, and clean energy sources.

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Sean is the lead author of the Cheap Energy Act, a consumer-focused approach to US energy policy. He believes that, for far too long, we have prioritized energy companies and their profits. We must shift this approach, and put American consumers first. That is the key to expanding access to cheap, reliable, and clean energy sources.

Immigration Reform

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Cosponsoring the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, which prohibits immigration enforcement agents within 1,000 feet of places such as schools, health care facilities, and places of worship.

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Cosponsoring the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, which prohibits immigration enforcement agents within 1,000 feet of places such as schools, health care facilities, and places of worship.

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On the Issues Veterans Policy

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Cosponsored legislation that addresses bullying in elementary and secondary schools and ensures local education agencies create and implement anti-bullying policies.

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Cosponsored legislation that addresses bullying in elementary and secondary schools and ensures local education agencies create and implement anti-bullying policies.

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Secured $505 million for clean energy battery storage to help increase the reliability and resilience of the electrical grid.

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Secured $505 million for clean energy battery storage to help increase the reliability and resilience of the electrical grid.

Immigration Reform

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In Congress, Sean has supported immigration reform by: Cosponsoring the American Dream and Promise Act, which would create a pathway to citizenship for DREAMERS and those with Temporary Protected Status because they cannot safely return to their country of origin. Cosponsoring the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act, which would require the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enact safety and hygiene standards for individuals in their care. Voting for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act which establishes a program for agricultural workers in the U.S., along with their spouses and children, to earn permanent legal status through continued agricultural employment and ensuring the stabilization and preservation of our agricultural and rural heritage” Cosponsoring a resolution to express that the U.S. House of Representatives is committed to keeping the United States open to those lawfully seeking refuge and asylum regardless of their race or country of origin and condemning white supremacy. Cosponsoring the U.S. Citizenship Act which establishes a new, modernized immigration system and provides pathways to citizenship for immigrants who contribute to our economy.

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In Congress, Sean has supported immigration reform by: Cosponsoring the American Dream and Promise Act, which would create a pathway to citizenship for DREAMERS and those with Temporary Protected Status because they cannot safely return to their country of origin. Cosponsoring the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act, which would require the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enact safety and hygiene standards for individuals in their care. Voting for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act which establishes a program for agricultural workers in the U.S., along with their spouses and children, to earn permanent legal status through continued agricultural employment and ensuring the stabilization and preservation of our agricultural and rural heritage” Cosponsoring a resolution to express that the U.S. House of Representatives is committed to keeping the United States open to those lawfully seeking refuge and asylum regardless of their race or country of origin and condemning white supremacy. Cosponsoring the U.S. Citizenship Act which establishes a new, modernized immigration system and provides pathways to citizenship for immigrants who contribute to our economy.

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On the Issues Women's Reproductive Rights

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Introduced the Gun Trafficker Detention Act which would create a requirement for gun owners to report if their guns were stolen or lost within 48 hours.

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Introduced the Gun Trafficker Detention Act which would create a requirement for gun owners to report if their guns were stolen or lost within 48 hours.

Energy and Climate Policy

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Championed clean energy provisions that were signed into law to require 10% of existing and future military installations to reach net zero emissions by 2035.

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Championed clean energy provisions that were signed into law to require 10% of existing and future military installations to reach net zero emissions by 2035.

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Cosponsored the Assault Weapons Ban which would outlaw weapons of war such as semi-automatic guns with military-style features.

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Cosponsored the Assault Weapons Ban which would outlaw weapons of war such as semi-automatic guns with military-style features.

Energy and Climate Policy

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The Climate Risk Disclosure Act to require public companies to disclose their financial and business risks related to climate change.

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The Climate Risk Disclosure Act to require public companies to disclose their financial and business risks related to climate change.

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Sean believes that everyone has a right to universal high quality, affordable health care. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) took a big step toward universal health care by providing more than 20 million additional Americans with access to affordable insurance and by protecting 5.4 million Illinoisans living with pre-existing conditions. However, the work is not done. We need to protect and strengthen the ACA by ensuring that all Americans have health insurance and fix flaws in the health insurance marketplace to make sure insurance options remain available and affordable.

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Sean believes that everyone has a right to universal high quality, affordable health care. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) took a big step toward universal health care by providing more than 20 million additional Americans with access to affordable insurance and by protecting 5.4 million Illinoisans living with pre-existing conditions. However, the work is not done. We need to protect and strengthen the ACA by ensuring that all Americans have health insurance and fix flaws in the health insurance marketplace to make sure insurance options remain available and affordable.

Energy and Climate Policy

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The Exported Carbon Emissions Act to allow us to better track the carbon dioxide and methane emissions caused by exporting liquefied natural gas to other countries.

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The Exported Carbon Emissions Act to allow us to better track the carbon dioxide and methane emissions caused by exporting liquefied natural gas to other countries.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sean worked to pass the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The ARP increased ACA subsidies and helped folks pay for insurance through the marketplace. As a result, approximately 130,500 uninsured Illinoisans were eligible for assistance. President Biden signed the ARP into law in 2021.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sean worked to pass the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The ARP increased ACA subsidies and helped folks pay for insurance through the marketplace. As a result, approximately 130,500 uninsured Illinoisans were eligible for assistance. President Biden signed the ARP into law in 2021.

Energy and Climate Policy

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As the former CEO of two successful clean energy companies, Sean knows that we can lower carbon emissions and create jobs — because he’s done it. Sean believes that the United States must use the power of competitive markets to encourage energy innovation and create clean energy jobs.

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As the former CEO of two successful clean energy companies, Sean knows that we can lower carbon emissions and create jobs — because he’s done it. Sean believes that the United States must use the power of competitive markets to encourage energy innovation and create clean energy jobs.

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Sean strongly supports expanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits and making these tax credits permanent. He has co-sponsored legislation in support of making these tax credits permanent and has taken steps in the U.S. House of Representative to force a vote on extending these ACA credits to protect access to affordable health care for millions of Americans.

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Sean strongly supports expanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits and making these tax credits permanent. He has co-sponsored legislation in support of making these tax credits permanent and has taken steps in the U.S. House of Representative to force a vote on extending these ACA credits to protect access to affordable health care for millions of Americans.

Energy and Climate Policy

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The good news is that fixing many existing environmental policies doesn’t require political conflict — it requires electing experts who understand the issues and can reach across the political divide. Sean is committed to following the facts and working with leaders on both sides of the aisle to build our country’s clean energy infrastructure and keep America as the top innovator in a rapidly growing sector of the global economy.

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The good news is that fixing many existing environmental policies doesn’t require political conflict — it requires electing experts who understand the issues and can reach across the political divide. Sean is committed to following the facts and working with leaders on both sides of the aisle to build our country’s clean energy infrastructure and keep America as the top innovator in a rapidly growing sector of the global economy.

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Introduced the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act to prohibit name-brand companies from preventing generic drug manufactures from putting their products on the market.

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Introduced the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act to prohibit name-brand companies from preventing generic drug manufactures from putting their products on the market.

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Cosponsored the Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions and Making Health Care More Affordable Act to make insurance more affordable for low- and middle-income families, enshrine protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and stop Republicans attacking the ACA and driving up costs and the number of uninsured Americans

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Cosponsored the Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions and Making Health Care More Affordable Act to make insurance more affordable for low- and middle-income families, enshrine protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and stop Republicans attacking the ACA and driving up costs and the number of uninsured Americans

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Introduced the Ensuring Seniors’ Access to COVID Treatment to require Medicare Part D plans to cover drugs that treat COVID without cost-sharing, prior authorization, or other utilization management barriers.

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Introduced the Ensuring Seniors’ Access to COVID Treatment to require Medicare Part D plans to cover drugs that treat COVID without cost-sharing, prior authorization, or other utilization management barriers.

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Cosponsored the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to fill gaps in existing legislation in support of Black maternal health by addressing all aspects of health, expanding eligibility for programs such as WIC, and increasing research into maternal health disparities.

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Cosponsored the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to fill gaps in existing legislation in support of Black maternal health by addressing all aspects of health, expanding eligibility for programs such as WIC, and increasing research into maternal health disparities.

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Cosponsored the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act to give Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies, stop drug companies from charging Americans more than other countries for the same medication, to create a new, $2,000 out-of-pocket limit on prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries, and more.

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Cosponsored the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act to give Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies, stop drug companies from charging Americans more than other countries for the same medication, to create a new, $2,000 out-of-pocket limit on prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries, and more.

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Cosponsored the CONNECT for Health Act to permanently expand Medicare access to telehealth services.

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Cosponsored the CONNECT for Health Act to permanently expand Medicare access to telehealth services.

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Sean has heard from constituents across the district about the strain health care costs put on families. He believes that we can have higher quality health care at a lower price by building on the ACA and increasing competition in the insurance marketplace.

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Sean has heard from constituents across the district about the strain health care costs put on families. He believes that we can have higher quality health care at a lower price by building on the ACA and increasing competition in the insurance marketplace.

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Sean continues to advocate for the protection of the U.S. Department of Education and other agencies that President Trump is attempting to dismantle in his attacks on American institutions. He continues to fight to protect the DOE and the millions of children this critical department serves.

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Sean continues to advocate for the protection of the U.S. Department of Education and other agencies that President Trump is attempting to dismantle in his attacks on American institutions. He continues to fight to protect the DOE and the millions of children this critical department serves.

Immigration Reform

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Sean firmly opposes Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz” and believes it is an example of the Administration’s authoritarian overreach. Sean has spoken out against the unacceptable conditions at the Broadview ICE Facility and has worked with other members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation to shed light on the ongoing constitutional violations occurring at the detention center.

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Sean firmly opposes Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz” and believes it is an example of the Administration’s authoritarian overreach. Sean has spoken out against the unacceptable conditions at the Broadview ICE Facility and has worked with other members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation to shed light on the ongoing constitutional violations occurring at the detention center.

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Cosponsored the Protect Children Through Safe Gun Ownership Act which includes provisions to protect children from unsecured firearms such as requiring education programs and safe firearm storage.

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Cosponsored the Protect Children Through Safe Gun Ownership Act which includes provisions to protect children from unsecured firearms such as requiring education programs and safe firearm storage.

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3,838 captured official records

The searchable archive contains 3,838 exact attributed records from the official House Clerk (2262 yes, 1494 no, 14 present, 46 not voting, and 22 other published choices). The examples below are representative highlights, not a scorecard.

Coverage: January 3, 2019 through July 23, 2026
Vote events
3,838
Unique measures
1,885
Final passage
1,352
Yes / No
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Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

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Issue: H R 8884

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Status: Passed

Casten | D | IL | Nay

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted yes

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed

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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

Casten | D | IL | Yea

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted no

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

Passed

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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

Casten | D | IL | Nay

July 22, 2026
final passageVoted no

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed

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Issue: H R 7008

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act

Status: Passed

Casten | D | IL | Nay

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Failed

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Sean Casten 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

Casten | D | IL | No

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Agreed to

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Sean Casten 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

Casten | D | IL | No

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted yes

Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4

Agreed to

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4

Amendment author: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4

Status: Agreed to

Casten | D | IL | Aye

July 21, 2026
resolutionVoted no

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)

Passed

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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

Casten | D | IL | No

July 21, 2026

Every numbered U.S. House roll call published by the Clerk during the configured service window is reconciled through the member's exact Bioguide ID. Clerk XML through 2002 does not publish Bioguide IDs, so those rows require a candidate-specific official House identity and service bridge plus one unique exact published-name, party, and state tuple. A published roll without an identity-safe row is retained as an explicit source omission and is not labeled as a vote or absence. Voice votes and other actions without member-level roll calls are outside this archive.

Campaign finance

Official filings may be amended after publication.

FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$2,108,919.94
Total disbursements
$1,518,044.57
Cash on hand
$1,285,017.87
Committee debt
$455,694.37
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Candidate ID: H8IL06139

Name: CASTEN, SEAN

Office: House

State: IL

District: IL06

Coverage start: 2025-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $2108919.94

Total disbursements: $1518044.57

Cash on hand: $1285017.87

Debts owed by committee: $455694.37

Candidate contributions: $0.00

Loans made by candidate: $0.00

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Illinois current general-election candidate — Sean Casten

    Illinois State Board of Elections

    Open Illinois State Board of Elections
  2. Government website identity record

    Sean Casten — official website identity bridge

    Illinois State Board of Elections

    Open Illinois State Board of Elections
  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    Sean Casten — candidate-owned primary source 1

    Sean Casten campaign

    Open Sean Casten campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  4. Candidate-owned primary source

    Sean Casten — candidate-owned primary source 2

    Sean Casten campaign

    Open Sean Casten campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  5. Candidate-owned primary source

    Sean Casten — candidate-owned primary source 3

    Sean Casten campaign

    Open Sean Casten campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  6. Candidate-owned primary source

    Sean Casten — candidate-owned primary source 4

    Sean Casten campaign

    Open Sean Casten campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  7. Candidate-owned primary source

    Sean Casten — candidate-owned primary source 5

    Sean Casten campaign

    Open Sean Casten campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  8. Candidate-owned primary source

    Sean Casten — candidate-owned primary source 6

    Sean Casten campaign

    Open Sean Casten campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  9. Candidate-owned primary source

    Sean Casten — candidate-owned primary source 7

    Sean Casten campaign

    Open Sean Casten campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  10. Candidate-owned primary source

    Sean Casten — candidate-owned primary source 8

    Sean Casten campaign

    Open Sean Casten campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  11. Government-published candidate statement

    Sean Casten — official government primary source 11

    Sean Casten official congressional office

    Open Sean Casten official congressional office
  12. Government-published candidate statement

    Sean Casten — official government primary source 12

    Sean Casten official congressional office

    Open Sean Casten official congressional office
  13. Government-published candidate statement

    Sean Casten — official government primary source 13

    Sean Casten official congressional office

    Open Sean Casten official congressional office
  14. Government-published candidate statement

    Sean Casten — official government primary source 14

    Sean Casten official congressional office

    Open Sean Casten official congressional office
  15. Government-published candidate statement

    Sean Casten — official government primary source 15

    Sean Casten official congressional office

    Open Sean Casten official congressional office
  16. Government-published candidate statement

    Sean Casten — official government primary source 16

    Sean Casten official congressional office

    Open Sean Casten official congressional office
  17. Government-published candidate statement

    Sean Casten — official government primary source 17

    Sean Casten official congressional office

    Open Sean Casten official congressional office
  18. Government-published candidate statement

    Sean Casten — official government primary source 18

    Sean Casten official congressional office

    Open Sean Casten official congressional office
  19. Government-published candidate statement

    Sean Casten — official government primary source 19

    Sean Casten official congressional office

    Open Sean Casten official congressional office
  20. Government-published candidate statement

    Sean Casten — official government primary source 20

    Sean Casten official congressional office

    Open Sean Casten official congressional office
  21. Government-published candidate statement

    Sean Casten — official government primary source 21

    Sean Casten official congressional office

    Open Sean Casten official congressional office
  22. Government-published candidate statement

    Sean Casten — official government primary source 22

    Sean Casten official congressional office

    Open Sean Casten official congressional office
  23. Public-record identity source

    Sean Casten — official House Clerk member identity

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  24. Government public record

    Sean Casten — U.S. House roll call 2026-283

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  25. Government public record

    Sean Casten — U.S. House roll call 2026-282

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  26. Government public record

    Sean Casten — U.S. House roll call 2026-281

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  27. Government public record

    Sean Casten — U.S. House roll call 2026-280

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  28. Government public record

    Sean Casten — U.S. House roll call 2026-276

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  29. Government public record

    Sean Casten — U.S. House roll call 2026-275

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  30. Government public record

    Sean Casten — U.S. House roll call 2026-258

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  31. Government public record

    Sean Casten — U.S. House roll call 2026-254

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  32. Campaign-finance record

    Sean Casten — official FEC candidate totals

    Federal Election Commission

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