THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
John Elleson
Candidate for U.S. House · Illinois · District 9
THE PERSON
Background
John Elleson has worked in Christian ministry as a pastor. He was born in Monmouth, Illinois.
Education
- Christian Life College · graduate, degree type not established by this reference
Background sources checked November 1, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 9 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked November 1, 2026.
Lake County Clerk · November 3, 2026 candidate list (qualified names and write-ins) ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.