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U.S. House · IL-16 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Paul Nolley

Democratic candidate for Illinois's 16th Congressional District

A Rockford community leader and apprenticeship advocate focused on Medicare for All, worker protections, family farms and manufacturing careers.

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DistrictIL-16
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Paul stands.

Campaign position

Provide universal coverage through Medicare for All

  • Supports Medicare for All without premiums, copayments or deductibles, with coverage independent of age

Campaign position

Ban stock trading by members of Congress

  • Supports prohibiting congressional stock trading, including trading by members’ families, to reduce conflicts of interest

Campaign position

Protect family farms and equipment repair rights

  • Supports farmers’ right to repair, action against agricultural consolidation and paths into farming for younger workers

Campaign position

Strengthen union bargaining and workplace rights

  • Supports workers organizing and bargaining for higher pay, stronger benefits and safer jobs

Campaign position

Invest in manufacturing and apprenticeship careers

  • Supports domestic manufacturing and workforce training that creates stable, well-paid careers

Campaign position

Expand paid leave and family tax support

  • Supports paid family leave, affordable child care and a stronger Child Tax Credit for working families

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2026 election

    Accomplishment

    Democratic nominee

    Democratic nominee for Illinois' 16th Congressional District.

  • Experience

    Project First Rate executive director

    Leads the organization’s work on apprenticeships and responsible construction policies.

  • Experience

    Restaurant worker

    Worked in a diner while studying at Illinois State University.

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