Illinois's 10th Congressional District

Illinois's 10th Congressional District is represented by Bradley Schneider (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2017. Schneider has an overall VoteSee report card grade of D, voted in 98% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 94% of the time. The district includes Waukegan, Northbrook, and Mundelein. It takes in all or part of 3 counties, and 80% of residents live in Lake County. About 754,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $107,371.

Current Representative

Bradley Schneider (Democrat) has represented Illinois's 10th Congressional District since 2017.

VoteSee report card grade: D
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 98% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 94%

See Bradley Schneider's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Illinois 10th District

Winner: Brad Schneider.

Incumbent Brad Schneider is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Brad Schneider (Democratic), incumbent: raised $3.7M, $1.7M cash on hand; VoteSee report card D; 98% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 94% of the time
Carl Lambrecht (Republican)

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 753,708
Median household income: $107,371
Median age: 40
Median home value: $342,700
Bachelor's degree or higher: 47%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Schneider Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

Nay on National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (Sep 3, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Main Street Act (Jul 21, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Illinois's 10th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Bob Dold — Republican (2015–2017)
Brad Schneider — Democrat (2013–2015)
Bob Dold — Republican (2011–2013)
Mark Kirk — Republican (2001–2010)
John Porter — Republican (1979–2001)
Abner Mikva — Democrat (1975–1981)
Samuel Young — Republican (1973–1975)
Harold Collier — Republican (1957–1973)
Richard Hoffman — Republican (1949–1957)
Ralph Church — Republican (1943–1949)
George Paddock — Republican (1941–1943)
Ralph Church — Republican (1935–1941)

Where the District Is

Illinois's 10th Congressional District covers 510 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Lake County (part): 80% of residents
Cook County (part): 14% of residents
McHenry County (part): 6% of residents

Largest communities

Waukegan
Northbrook (part)
Mundelein
Wheeling (part)
North Chicago
Gurnee
Highland Park
Round Lake Beach