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Candidate profile: Delila Barrera

Independent Delila Barrera is among 20 candidates in the IL-9 U.S. House general election scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Illinois DeskSeptember 10, 2026
Candidate profile: Delila Barrera

Key takeaways

  • Barrera is running as an independent in IL-9.
  • The general election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.
  • The contested race lists 20 candidates.
  • No documented policy positions are on file for any candidate.
  • No campaign finance figures are on file for any candidate.

Race overview

The contested U.S. House election in Illinois’ 9th District is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026. Twenty candidates are listed: 15 Democrats, four Republicans and one independent. For every candidate, no biography, documented policy positions or figures for funds raised, funds spent and cash on hand are on file.

Candidates: Abrevaya through Cohen

  • David Abrevaya — Democrat. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.
  • Katherine M. Abughazaleh — Democrat. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.
  • Bushra Amiwala — Democrat. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.
  • Philip Jerome Andrew — Democrat. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.
  • Delila Barrera — Independent. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.
  • Daniel Biss — Democrat. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.
  • Rocio Mrs. Cleveland — Republican. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.
  • Jeff Cohen — Democrat. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.

Candidates: Elleson through Jenkins

  • John Elleson — Republican. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.
  • John D. Elleson — Republican. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.
  • Laura Fine — Democrat. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.
  • Justin Ford — Democrat. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.
  • Mark A. Fredrickson — Democrat. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.
  • Tamika La’shon Mrs. Hill — Democrat. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.
  • Khai-hoan Huynh — Democrat. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.
  • Miracle Jenkins — Democrat. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.

Candidates: Johnson through Sanford Friedman

  • Bethany Johnson — Democrat. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.
  • Bruce Leon — Democrat. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.
  • Jill Manrique — Democrat. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.
  • Paul Sanford Friedman — Republican. No biography or documented policy position is on file. No figures are on file for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand.

What to watch

  • Whether the candidate list changes before Nov. 3
  • New campaign finance figures for the candidates
  • Documented policy positions added during the campaign

Who's running: U.S. House, District 9

Election day: November 3, 2026

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