THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Paul Nolley
Candidate for U.S. House · Illinois · District 16
THE PERSON
Background
Paul Nolley is an organizational leader whose background includes serving as executive director of Project First Rate. Born in Rockford, he attended Illinois State University.
Roots
- Birthplace: Rockford, Illinois
- Career: Executive director, Project First Rate
Education
- Illinois State University · attended; degree not established
Background sources checked October 30, 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 16 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Illinois State Board of Elections — Paul Nolley, 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.