Illinois 3rd District
Delia Ramirez (D) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Delia Ramirez
Democrat · holds this seat today
FLiberty Score FOn the liberty side in 12 of 94 votes and bills.
Raised $1,626,337 since January 2025: 68% from people, 26% from PACs and other committees, 5% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Angel Oakley
Republican · marketing firm owner, former Winfield village trustee
ALiberty Score A100 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Oakley has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Oakley.
Raised $18,443 since January 2025: 100% from people. The filing at FEC.gov
Higher on Liberty Score: Angel Oakley. Angel Oakley: A, 100 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count. Delia Ramirez: F, 9 out of 100 from recorded votes.
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Angel Oakley, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Oakley, so the grade above comes from this list: what Oakley has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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Asked on a voter guide whether the US relationship with Israel is important, she said yes and gave reasons.
“The relationship between the United States and Israel is important due to shared democratic values, strategic interests, and cooperation in areas such as security, intelligence, and technology.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Treating Israel as an important ally is with liberty on free nations.
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Her campaign priorities include promoting peace accords, ending the wars and refocusing the military on defending the homeland, with no country or policy named.
“Promote peace accords. End the wars, and refocus our military efforts on defending our homeland.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
'End the wars' with no policy named does not settle the free nations test, so it is unclear.
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She agreed the Chinese Communist Party is a serious threat and also said the US should seek cooperation with China where possible.
“The Chinese Communist Party presents serious challenges to the United States, including military competition, cybersecurity threats, intellectual property theft, and unfair economic practices.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Naming China a threat does not say whether she backs Taiwan or NATO, so the free nations test stays unclear.
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Asked whether people who can afford it should pay higher taxes, she answered that government should promote growth instead of relying on higher taxes on higher earners.
“Rather than relying on higher taxes for those who earn more, government should promote economic growth, job creation, and opportunity so more families can become self-sufficient.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Preferring growth to higher taxes on higher earners is with liberty on free markets.
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She agreed that biological males should not be allowed in women's sport or in women's private spaces.
“I believe biological males should not participate in women's sports or occupy women's designated private spaces, such as locker rooms, shelters, sorority houses, and prisons.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Keeping women's sport and spaces female is with liberty on equal rights.
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Asked what separation of church and state means, she said government cannot establish or favor a religion and that rights come from the Creator.
“The separation of church and state means the government cannot establish or favor a particular religion or interfere with the free exercise of faith.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
She backs no establishment of religion but names no law either way on religious rules in government, so it is unclear.
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She said local governments should cooperate with federal immigration authorities and she disagreed with supporting sanctuary cities.
“Local governments should cooperate with federal immigration authorities and uphold the nation's immigration laws.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing sanctuary policies and backing enforcement is with liberty on borders.
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She said immigration policy should rest on secure borders and thorough vetting.
“Immigration should be based on secure borders, thorough vetting, and the ability to support economic and national interests.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border is with liberty on borders.
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