Budget
Supports a balanced federal budget and a smaller federal government.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
James T. "Jim" Marter
Candidate for U.S. House · Illinois · District 14
THE PERSON
Background
Jim Marter is a software consultant and former Oswego library trustee and Kendall County Republican chair. His campaign describes work at Dow and SAP before starting his business.
Roots
- Software consulting business owner
- Former Oswego Library District trustee
- Former Kendall County Republican chair
Education
- Purdue University · BS in industrial management, 1984; computer science minor
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
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Healthcare
Supports repealing the Affordable Care Act.
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Supports enforcing immigration law and securing the border.
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Opposes abortion and funding Planned Parenthood.
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Supports reducing the federal role in education.
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Supports lower taxes for workers and families.
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Supports Second Amendment gun rights.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 14 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Illinois State Board of Elections — James T. "Jim" Marter, 2026 general-election candidate record ↗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.