Incumbent Nikki Budzinski Wins Democratic Nomination for 13th Congressional District

ILLINOIS - Nikki Budzinski will face Jeff Wilson in the race to represent Illinois’s 13th Congressional District during the general election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Incumbent Nikki Budzinski has held this office since 2023. Budzinski, a Democrat, was challenged by Democrat Dylan Blaha for the Democratic nomination in the March 17, 2026, primary. Budzinski received 77% of votes while Blaha received 23% of votes.

Republicans Joshua Loyd and Jeff Wilson competed for the Republican nomination. Loyd received 67% of votes and Wilson took 33% of votes.

“Over the past three years, I’ve been focused on delivering for the people of Central and Southern Illinois,” Budzinski said. “This victory is a strong signal that what we’re doing is resonating with voters who are ready for Democrats to take back the majority in the House of Representatives.”

The 13th Congressional District includes parts of Springfield, Alton, Edwardsville, Granite City, Fairview Heights and Belleville.

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