Schneider Wins 10th District Primary: AP

The AP has projected incumbent Brad Schneider the winner of the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 10th Congressional District over progressive challenger Morgan Coghill.

With 63 percent of the vote total in, Schneider had 32,532 votes compared to Morgan Coghill's 6,492 votes, according to unofficial vote tallies. The AP called the race for Schneider shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

His projected win will position him to face Republican nominee Carl Lambrecht, who ran unopposed in his primary, in the general election on Tuesday, November 3.

In a statement, Schneider thanked voters for selecting him as the Democratic nominee for Illinois' 10th District.

“Every day, I have the privilege of having the people I serve trust me enough to share their stories, their concerns, and their hopes for the future. These conversations inspire me and guide my work in Congress," he said.

He said moving forward, he is looking to "unite and work together to lift up our communities and move our country forward."

"To all the voters in Illinois’s 10th District: I will work every day to represent you and your family. I will keep fighting to lower costs for working families, reduce gun violence, protect and expand reproductive freedom, and defend the fundamental rights and opportunities every American deserves," he said.

Schneider said the next step is for Democrats to take back the House majority and "restore a check on Donald Trump, standing up to his continued abuses and defending our democracy."

"And just as importantly, we have an opportunity to advance the solutions that build an economy that works for everyone, strengthen our communities, and ensure every family has a fair shot at success," he said.

During his campaign, Schneider, a six-term incumbent, emphasized his experience and record of delivering results for the district. His campaign focused heavily on economic issues, including the rising cost of living, housing affordability and health care access.

Schneider, of Highland Park, highlighted the pressures families face with climbing grocery, child care and housing costs, while advocating for federal policies to reduce prescription drug prices and strengthen domestic manufacturing.

"The most important issue is the economy...too many people feel like they are doing everything right and still falling behind," Schneider said in prior candidate questionnaire responses. He also stressed housing affordability as a key priority, noting the need to expand support for affordable housing development while protecting current residents.

In contrast, challenger Morgan Coghill ran on a progressive platform, advocating for policies such as Medicare for All, universal pre-kindergarten, and support for first-time homebuyers.

Immigration and ICE enforcement also drew attention during the campaign.

Schneider called for reform and oversight of immigration operations, including clearer identification for agents and the use of body cameras, while balancing border security. Coghill advocated for the abolition of ICE, highlighting a more radical approach to immigration policy.

"Ultimately, solving challenges with immigration within Congress will require a thoughtful, tough, but fair approach," Schneider said. "We need to pass bipartisan legislation that includes reforms that effectively secure the border and get dangerous criminals off our streets, while also providing a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who have lived here peacefully for years."

On criminal justice, both candidates supported the SAFE-T Act, which included eliminating cash bail, though Schneider emphasized public safety while Coghill focused on systemic equity.

In education, Schneider promoted increased federal investment in Title I schools and special education programs to address disparities between affluent and lower-income districts.

"The quality of a child’s education should not depend on their zip code," he said. "We need every child in America to get the lessons and skills they need to reach their potential and lift up our country."

Schneider also addressed foreign policy concerns, stressing Congress’ role in authorizing military action and highlighting the need for international cooperation to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

"Our Constitution explicitly gives Congress the exclusive power to declare war. The President of the United States is not allowed to take our nation to war without authorization from Congress," said Schneider, adding he would support a War Powers Resolution aimed at reasserting congressional oversight.

These results are based on unofficial vote tallies and do not include all ballots, specifically excluding some mail-in, provisional and absentee ballots not yet received or counted by the clerk's office. Totals have not yet been certified by the Illinois State Board of Elections — which typically happens within 14 days after the election —and final results may change once all ballots are counted and verified.