Illinois 6th District
Sean Casten (D) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Sean Casten
Democrat · holds this seat today
FLiberty Score FOn the liberty side in 40 of 120 votes and bills.
Raised $2,516,549 since January 2025: 62% from people, 36% from PACs and other committees, 2% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Niki Conforti
Republican · energy consultant, former healthcare administrator
B-Liberty Score B-82 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Conforti has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Conforti.
Raised $348,453 since January 2025: 98% from people, 2% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
Higher on Liberty Score: Niki Conforti. Niki Conforti: B-, 82 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count. Sean Casten: F, 29 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.
Niki Conforti, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Conforti, so the grade above comes from this list: what Conforti 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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She said she does not support any foreign wars and is for peace, naming no country or policy.
“I don't support any foreign wars. I am for peace.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
'No foreign wars' with no country or policy named does not settle the free nations test, so it is unclear.
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Her campaign site says she opposes tax and fee hikes on Illinoisans.
“I oppose tax and fee hikes on Illinoisians.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Opposing tax increases with no tax named does not settle the free markets test.
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Her campaign site says small businesses should not be burdened with more taxes and regulations.
“We need to help them create jobs and foster thriving communities – not add to their burden with more taxes and regulations.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Less regulation and lower taxes on business are with liberty on free markets.
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Her campaign site says tariffs will help bring back manufacturing and jobs.
“Tariffs will help bring back manufacturing and add jobs, but more needs to be done.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Backing tariffs generally is against liberty on free markets.
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She strongly agreed that biological males should not compete in women's sports and backed the federal bill protecting women and girls in sport.
“I support equal opportunities for women - which means women athletes deserve to compete on a fair playing field - without being forced to compete against biological males.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Keeping women's sport female is with liberty on equal rights.
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Her campaign site says schools should advance children on aptitude and not the colour of their skin.
“Schools must advance our kids based on aptitude – not the color of their skin.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Rejecting race as a basis for advancement is with liberty on equal rights.
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Her campaign site says Congress must fully fund research and development into critical technology and infrastructure for national defense.
“Congress must fully fund research and development into critical technology and infrastructure for national defense and economic development.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Calling for full funding of defence-related technology is with liberty on defense.
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Her campaign site says she supports expanding ICE and deporting violent criminals.
“I support expanding ICE and deporting violent criminals.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing ICE and deportations is with liberty on borders.
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Her campaign site says she opposes refusing to deport people who commit violent crimes and eliminating border checkpoints.
“Eliminating border checkpoints and refusing to deport those who commit violent crimes makes every resident less safe.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Enforcing border checks and deporting offenders is with liberty on borders.
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