Six-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider faces primary challenge

The winner of the Schneider-Coghill primary will face Republican Carl Lambrecht of Highland Park in the Nov. 3 general election.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:39pm

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Just over halfway through his sixth term in the U.S. House, Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Highland Park, is facing a primary challenge from Morgan Coghill. Schneider is proud of his accomplishments, including receiving compliments from people who do not agree with all of his policies. Coghill shares some values with the incumbent but differs on a number of others, including wanting to create a single-payer healthcare system funded in part by imposing a wealth tax on the ultra-rich.

Why it matters

The 10th Congressional District primary election is an important race that will determine the Democratic nominee to face the Republican candidate, Carl Lambrecht, in the November general election. The outcome of this race could have significant implications for the district's representation in Congress.

The details

Schneider, 64, helped craft the five-point plan of the New Democratic Coalition, which he chairs. The plan focuses on addressing the accelerating cost of living in areas like healthcare, family care, housing, groceries, and energy. Coghill, 46, runs a business that imports and distributes timber products. He wants to see a 2% wealth tax on anyone with a net worth of over $15 million to help fund a single-payer healthcare system and universal preschool.

  • Early voting is ongoing at various locations in the 10th Congressional District.
  • The 10th District primary election will be held on March 17, 2026.

The players

Brad Schneider

A six-term incumbent U.S. Representative for Illinois's 10th Congressional District, a Democrat from Highland Park.

Morgan Coghill

Schneider's opponent in the March 17 Democratic primary election for the 10th Congressional District.

Carl Lambrecht

The Republican candidate for the 10th Congressional District who is unopposed in the GOP primary.

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What they’re saying

“A man came up to me on the street and said, 'We don't agree on every issue, but I like the way you represent our district.''”

— Brad Schneider, U.S. Representative (Chicago Tribune)

“I want to see a 2% wealth tax on anyone with a net worth of over $15 million.”

— Morgan Coghill (Chicago Tribune)

“For-profit healthcare should go away and become extinct. A single payer system will cost us all less out of pocket.”

— Morgan Coghill (Chicago Tribune)

What’s next

The winner of the Schneider-Coghill primary will face Republican Carl Lambrecht of Highland Park in the Nov. 3 general election.

The takeaway

The 10th Congressional District primary election is a closely watched race that will determine the Democratic nominee to face the Republican candidate in the November general election. The outcome could have significant implications for the district's representation in Congress.