Candidate Forum for 10th Illinois District Democratic Primary

Online event to feature Brad Schneider and Morgan Coghill

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A candidate forum for the Democratic primary election in Illinois' 10th Congressional District will be held on February 19, 2026 at 7:00 pm as a Zoom webinar. The forum is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Lake County and Mano a Mano Family Resource Center, with assistance from several other local Leagues of Women Voters.

Why it matters

The 10th Congressional District is a key battleground in the upcoming Democratic primary, and this forum will give voters a chance to hear directly from the candidates on the issues. With the district's diverse population and history of close elections, the outcome of this primary could have significant implications.

The details

The forum will feature Democratic candidates Brad Schneider and Morgan Coghill. Attendees will be able to submit questions in advance, though not all questions will be used. The event will be recorded, and the recording will be made available online afterward.

  • The forum will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
  • The deadline to submit questions is Monday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Brad Schneider

Democratic candidate for the 10th Illinois Congressional District.

Morgan Coghill

Democratic candidate for the 10th Illinois Congressional District.

League of Women Voters of Lake County

One of the host organizations for the candidate forum.

Mano a Mano Family Resource Center

One of the host organizations for the candidate forum.

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The takeaway

This forum provides an important opportunity for voters in the 10th Illinois Congressional District to hear directly from the Democratic candidates and make an informed decision in the primary election.