2nd Amendment Grades for Illinois' 2024 Political Candidates
Grading Methodologyfor a Candidate's Second Amendment Stance
Illinois' candidates are graded based on their previous 2A voting records, public statements on their constituents owning firearms, and their willingness to focus on 2A issues. Given our research on these criteria, we've assigned the following grades to those running for office:
Pro-2A Voting History, Outspoken Advocate for Second Amendment Rights, Displays a Strong and Consistent Stand Against 2A Infringements, Makes 2A Rights a Priority.
Claims to Support 2A Rights, Votes No to 2A Infringements, Makes Second Amendment Rights a Priority.
Does Not Support Gun Control Measures, is Not An Active Advocate Support for the Second Amendment.
Does Not Support All Gun Control Measures, Does Not Actively Introduce Anti-2A Legislation.
Actively Campaigns for Gun Control, Proposes New Gun Control Legislation.
Voting History Key:
We use these symbols throughout the article to show you how politicians voted on legislation that impacts your 2A rights.
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anti 2AAn Act Against the 2nd Amendment
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pro 2AAn Act in Support of the 2nd Amendment
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voted YES
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voted NO
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voted YES (sponsor or co‑sponsor)
Politicians Running for Federal Office in 2024
Raja Krishnamoorthi DEMOCRAT INCUMBENT
Running for U.S. House District 8
Voting History
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anti 2AFederal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021
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anti 2AAssault Weapons Ban of 2022
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anti 2ABipartisan Safer Communities Act
Raja Krishnamoorthi's Second Amendment Stance
- Consistently votes for Second Amendment infringements.
- Introduces new legislation to restrict 2A rights.
- An outspoken advocate for gun control.
Most Important Issues
- Healthcare
- Gun Control
- Climate Change
Summary
Raja Krishnamoorthi is an anti-2A candidate who actively seeks to suppress the individual's right to self-defense.
Mark Rice REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
Running for U.S. House District 8
Mark Rice's Second Amendment Stance
- Is not an outspoken advocate for Second Amendment rights.
- Does mention Constitutional rights as a key issue.
Most Important Issues
- Economy
- Constitutional Rights
- Safety and Security
Summary
Mark Rice advocates for Constitutional rights and focuses on Americans' ability to protect themselves as a key issue, but he doesn't specifically advocate for the Second Amendment.
Bill Foster DEMOCRAT INCUMBENT
Running for U.S. House District 11
Voting History
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anti 2AFederal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021
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anti 2AAssault Weapons Ban of 2022
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pro 2AVeterans Second Amendment Protection Act
Bill Foster's Second Amendment Stance
- Consistently supports all federal infringements on 2A rights.
- Campaigns for more gun control as a key issue.
- An outspoken opponent of Second Amendment rights.
Most Important Issues
- Gun Control
- Education
- Healthcare
Summary
Bill Foster is an outspoken opponent of Second Amendment rights who actively seeks to pass legislation infringing on Americans' rights to bear arms.
Jerry Evans REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
Running for U.S. House District 11
Jerry Evans' Second Amendment Stance
- An outspoken advocate for Americans’ Second Amendment rights.
- Does not make pro-2A legislation a priority.
Most Important Issues
- Limited Government
- Crime
- Foreign Affairs
Summary
Jerry Evans doesn't support Second Amendment infringements but also doesn't prioritize pro-2A legislation.
Nikki Budzinski DEMOCRAT INCUMBENT
Running for U.S. House District 13
Voting History
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pro 2AFederal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Nikki Budzinski's Second Amendment Stance
- An outspoken opponent of Americans' Second Amendment rights.
- Supports universal background checks and Red Flag legislation.
- Does not actively pursue anti-2A legislation.
Most Important Issues
- Economy
- Healthcare
- Public Safety
Summary
Nikki Budzinski does support Second Amendment infringements but does not actively pursue them.
Joshua Loyd REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
Running for U.S. House District 13
Joshua Loyd's Second Amendment Stance
- Prioritizes Second Amendment rights as a key campaign issue.
- Does not support any legislation that infringes on Second Amendment rights.
- An outspoken opponent of gun control.
Most Important Issues
- Second Amendment
- Medicare and Social Security
- Economy
Summary
Joshua Loyd is a pro-2A candidate who advocates for Americans' 2A rights on the campaign trail and in public interviews.
Lauren Underwood DEMOCRAT INCUMBENT
Running for U.S. House District 14
Voting History
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anti 2AFederal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021
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anti 2AAssault Weapons Ban of 2022
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anti 2ABipartisan Safer Communities Act
Lauren Underwood's Second Amendment Stance
- Prioritizes Second Amendment infringements as a key issue.
- Actively pursues anti-2A legislation.
- An outspoken opponent of Americans' Second Amendment rights.
Most Important Issues
- Gun Control
- Healthcare
- Climate Change
Summary
Lauren Underwood actively fights against Americans' Second Amendment rights and pursues legislation to suppress the Second Amendment.
James Marter REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
Running for U.S. House District 14
James Marter's Second Amendment Stance
- Actively campaigns for Americans' Second Amendment rights.
- An outspoken supporter of pro-2A legislation.
Most Important Issues
- Budget
- Security
- Constitutional Rights
Summary
James Marter is a pro-2A candidate who supports Americans' Second Amendment rights.
Eric Sorensen DEMOCRAT INCUMBENT
Running for U.S. House District 17
Voting History
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pro 2AFederal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Eric Sorensen's Second Amendment Stance
- Supports anti-2A legislation.
- An outspoken opponent of Americans' Second Amendment rights.
- Does not prioritize gun control as a key issue.
Most Important Issues
- Healthcare
- Environment
- Public Safety
Summary
Eric Sorensen supports anti-2A legislation but does not actively pursue it.
Joe McGraw REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
Running for U.S. House District 17
Joe McGraw's Second Amendment Stance
- Supports Americans' Second Amendment rights on the campaign trail.
- Does not actively pursue pro-2A legislation.
Most Important Issues
- China
- Crime
- Economy
Summary
Joe McGraw is a pro-2A candidate but does not make it a key issue.
Politicians Running for State Office in 2024: Illinois
Illinois has 118 State House Districts and 59 State Senate Districts. The following districts are key battleground areas with less than a 5% margin of victory in prior elections.
Running for State Senate District 20
Graciela Guzman
DEMOCRAT
Jason Proctor
REPUBLICAN
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses Jason Proctor for his common-sense approach to gun crime and support of alternative legislation that does not infringe on Second Amendment rights.
Running for State House District 45
Martha Deuter
DEMOCRAT
Dennis Reboletti
REPUBLICAN
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses Dennis Reboletti for his consistent pro-2A voting record and for supporting Concealed Carry in Illinois.
Running for State House District 49
Maura Hirschauer
DEMOCRAT
Hannah Billingsley
REPUBLICAN
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses Hannah Billingsley for proactively advocating for Second Amendment rights.
Running for State House District 75
Jed Davis
REPUBLICAN
Heidi Henry
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses Jed Davis for his pro-2A legislative voting history and for championing Second Amendment Rights.
Running for State House District 77
Norma Hernandez
DEMOCRAT
Anthony Airdo
REPUBLICAN
Endorsement
Ammo.com can't, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritizing pro-2A issues.
More information on Illinois can be found here: "Worst States to be a Gun Owner: Illinois" and "Illinois Gun & Ammo Laws: A Second Amendment Overview for Illinois Gun Owners."
