We asked 2026 Illinois primary candidates for their positions on HIV and housing issues. Here’s what they had to say.

AIDS Foundation Chicago asked the 2026 Illinois primary candidates for U.S. Senate, and Congressional Districts 2, 7, 8 and 9 for their positions on HIV and housing issues. The questions we asked ranged from whether they would support vital funding for HIV treatment, prevention, housing and research programs, to how they would address housing barriers, the ongoing opioid epidemic, and more. We encourage everyone who is eligible to vote to do so, and you can find your Illinois polling location here. 

Of all the candidates who are on the ballot this year, we received responses from the following candidates. See their completed questionnaires below: 

U.S. Senate: 

• Sean Brown (D) 
• Robin Kelly (D)
• Juliana Stratton (D) 
• Christopher Swann (D)

U.S. House District 2: 

• Donna Miller (D) 
• Willie Preston (D) 

U.S. House District 7: 

• Patricia “P Rae” Easley (R) 
• Reed Showalter (D) 

U.S. House District 8: 

• Kevin Morrison (D) 

U.S. House District 9: 

• Bushra Amiwala (D) 
• Sam Polan (D) 

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and in accordance with federal laws and regulations, AIDS Foundation Chicago does not offer partisan endorsements for elected office in any election. This survey was shared with all Congressional candidates in the 2026 midterm election primary ballot equally, as an opportunity to share with the broader HIV community how each candidate would address these urgent and pressing issues if elected to higher office. AFC Communication, Policy and Advocacy work is not supported with federal funds.