--- title: "Schneider vs. Lambrecht: 2026 Illinois’ 10th District race" url: "https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-10" updated: "2026-08-01" source: "Candidates' campaign sites and Ballotpedia, quoted verbatim" publisher: "Pluribus" --- # 2026 Illinois’ 10th District race: Brad Schneider (D) vs. Carl Lambrecht (R) Rating: Safe D · Election: November 3, 2026 · Ballot checked: October 9, 2026 · Positions captured: August 1, 2026 The general election matchup for Illinois's 10th Congressional District features six-term Democratic incumbent Brad Schneider against Republican challenger Carl Lambrecht on November 3, 2026. Schneider won his March 17, 2026 primary with 78.8% of the vote, while Lambrecht ran unopposed in the Republican primary. ## Candidates - **Brad Schneider** (Democrat, incumbent) · [Campaign site](https://www.schneiderforcongress.com) · [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Brad_Schneider) - **Carl Lambrecht** (Republican) · [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Carl_Lambrecht) ## Issues ### Economy & Cost of Living Salience: high **Brad Schneider:** Supports policies lowering consumer costs Schneider emphasizes making life more affordable for Illinois families and expanding middle-class economic opportunity. In the 119th Congress, he voted against major Republican fiscal proposals including the 2025 budget reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) and full-year continuing appropriations legislation, while supporting the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. - Pledges to focus on lowering everyday expenses and creating local jobs. - Voted NAY on the 2025 reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) and the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023. - Voted YEA on the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 to manage the federal debt ceiling. > “In Congress, he proudly fights to make life more affordable for Illinoisans and protect Social Security and Medicare, a woman’s right to choose, a healthy, sustainable environment, and full equality for the LGBTQ+ community.” > — Brad Schneider, via [Campaign site](https://www.schneiderforcongress.com) **Carl Lambrecht:** No documented position in our sources ### Healthcare & Social Safety Net Salience: high **Brad Schneider:** Supports expanding healthcare and safety net Schneider supports expanding access to affordable, quality healthcare for all citizens while protecting entitlement programs. He advocates preserving and strengthening Social Security and Medicare against proposed funding cuts or structural changes. - Identifies bringing quality, affordable healthcare to all Americans as a top campaign priority. - Committed to protecting Social Security and Medicare safety net programs. - Assigned to the House Committee on Ways and Means Health Subcommittee. > “Bringing quality, affordable health care to all Americans” > — Brad Schneider, via [Campaign site](https://www.schneiderforcongress.com) **Carl Lambrecht:** No documented position in our sources ### Abortion & Reproductive Rights Salience: high **Brad Schneider:** Supports federal abortion rights protection Schneider strongly defends reproductive freedom and a woman's right to choose. His campaign highlights protecting abortion access as a central pillar of his platform, earning endorsements from major reproductive rights advocacy organizations. - Pledges to protect abortion access and women's reproductive freedom. - Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund and JACPAC. > “In Congress, he proudly fights to make life more affordable for Illinoisans and protect Social Security and Medicare, a woman’s right to choose, a healthy, sustainable environment, and full equality for the LGBTQ+ community.” > — Brad Schneider, via [Campaign site](https://www.schneiderforcongress.com) **Carl Lambrecht:** No documented position in our sources ### Gun Safety Salience: medium **Brad Schneider:** Supports gun violence prevention laws Schneider considers reducing gun violence a top campaign priority. He supports federal gun safety legislation and works alongside anti-gun violence organization groups. - Lists reducing gun violence among his top priorities in Congress. - Endorsed by gun safety advocacy organizations including Newtown Action Alliance. > “Reducing gun violence” > — Brad Schneider, via [Campaign site](https://www.schneiderforcongress.com) **Carl Lambrecht:** No documented position in our sources ### Civil Rights & Anti-Bigotry Salience: medium **Brad Schneider:** Supports LGBTQ+ rights and anti-hate efforts Schneider supports civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community and actively speaks out against hate, extremism, and antisemitism across the political spectrum. He voted against legislation restricting transgender participation in school athletics. - Advocates for full civil equality and rights for the LGBTQ+ community. - Publicly condemned antisemitic commentators and urged political leaders to reject hate rhetoric. - Voted NAY on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R. 28). > “Hasan Piker is an unapologetic antisemite. Democrats risk losing our credibility to condemn those on the right who traffic in bigotry, antisemitism, & hate when our own Members of Congress & candidates are celebrating or, worse yet, platforming those who espouse hate of any kind.” > — Brad Schneider, via [Campaign site](https://www.schneiderforcongress.com) > “We must call out hate & reject those who champion ideologies of exclusion and demonization.” > — Brad Schneider, via [Campaign site](https://www.schneiderforcongress.com) **Carl Lambrecht:** No documented position in our sources ### Environment & Energy Salience: medium **Brad Schneider:** Supports environmental protections and sustainability Schneider advocates for a healthy, sustainable environment and policies aimed at combating climate change. He voted against Republican legislation designed to expand fossil fuel energy production and permitting. - Promotes environmental sustainability and climate protection. - Voted NAY on the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1 in 118th Congress). - Endorsed by environmental organizations including the Sierra Club and League of Conservation Voters. > “In Congress, he proudly fights to make life more affordable for Illinoisans and protect Social Security and Medicare, a woman’s right to choose, a healthy, sustainable environment, and full equality for the LGBTQ+ community.” > — Brad Schneider, via [Campaign site](https://www.schneiderforcongress.com) **Carl Lambrecht:** No documented position in our sources ### Foreign Policy & Israel Salience: medium **Brad Schneider:** Supports strong US-Israel relations Schneider, who sits on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, places high priority on national security, global counterterrorism, and maintaining a robust U.S.-Israel partnership. He receives endorsement support from major pro-Israel political organizations. - Serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. - Prioritizes national security and security for Israel. - Endorsed by AIPAC, Democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI), and the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA). **Carl Lambrecht:** No documented position in our sources ### Immigration & Border Enforcement Salience: medium **Brad Schneider:** Supports targeted immigration enforcement measures Schneider supports targeted enforcement measures against criminal offenses while opposing broad voting and immigration restrictions. He voted to make driving while impaired grounds for deportation, while voting against strict voter registration proof-of-citizenship requirements. - Voted YEA on the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 (H.R. 875). - Voted NAY on the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) requiring documentary proof of citizenship for federal voting registration. - Recorded as 'Not Voting' on the Laken Riley Act (S. 5). **Carl Lambrecht:** No documented position in our sources ## Polls and markets _Updated Oct 31._ - [Polymarket](https://polymarket.com/event/il-10-house-election-winner) — IL-10 House Election Winner: Democrats 96.3%, Republicans 2.5% - [Kalshi](https://kalshi.com/events/KXHOUSERACE-IL10-26) — IL-10 House winner?: Brad Schneider 97.9%, Carl Lambrecht 2.5% [View this race on 2026election.com](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-10)