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Christian Maxwell is a Republican candidate for Congress in Illinois' 1st Congressional District. She's an entrepreneur, community advocate, and mother committed to bringing real change to the South Side of Chicago through common-sense conservative values.

I'm a businesswoman and lifelong Illinoisan who has built businesses from the ground up. I understand the challenges families face because I've lived them. My experience in the private sector has shown me what works—and what doesn't—when it comes to creating opportunity and prosperity.

I'm running because District 1 deserves better. Our communities have been taken for granted for too long. I believe in safer streets, better schools, economic opportunity, and leaders who actually listen to their constituents. It's time for new leadership that puts people over politics.

The Republican primary is March 17, 2026, and the general election is November 3, 2026. Make sure you're registered to vote and have a plan to cast your ballot!

Illinois' 1st Congressional District covers much of Chicago's South Side, including neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Bronzeville, Beverly, Morgan Park, and extends south into suburbs like Homewood, Flossmoor, and Chicago Heights.

We'd love to have you on the team! You can sign up through our volunteer form on the homepage, attend one of our campaign events, or contact our office directly. Whether you can knock on doors, make phone calls, or help with events, every bit helps.

You can donate securely through our website using the 'Donate Now' button, or visit donorbox.org/maxwell-for-congress. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us spread our message and build this movement.

My public safety plan includes supporting law enforcement with proper funding and training, implementing community policing initiatives, and cracking down on organized retail theft. I'll fight for the Retail and Community Safety Enforcement Act and the Law Enforcement Protection and Advancement Act to give our officers the resources they need while building trust with communities.

I'll fight for tax relief for working families, create Economic Revitalization Zones with federal tax breaks to attract businesses, support small landlords and entrepreneurs with grants and deferment programs, and push for workforce training that actually leads to good-paying jobs.

I support school choice and parental empowerment while strengthening our public schools. My plan includes tutoring cooperatives for struggling students, after-school STEM and vocational programs, and ensuring parents have a say in their children's education. Every child deserves access to a quality education.

I'm focused on making healthcare more accessible and affordable, especially for mothers and families. This includes maternal care initiatives, support for birth centers, childcare assistance, and expanding clinic access in underserved areas. Healthcare should serve families, not bureaucrats.

Visit our Voter Registry page to get started! You can also check your registration status and find information about voter ID requirements at IllinoisCongressionalDistrict1.com. We're here to help make sure every eligible voter can participate in our democracy.

Absolutely! House parties, meet-and-greets, and neighborhood events are crucial to our grassroots campaign. Contact us through the website events tab or info@christianmaxwellforcongress.com to coordinate details.

Fill out our Appearance Request form with details about your event, including date, location, expected attendance, and topic. Our team will review all requests and do our best to accommodate as many as possible.

Yes! Contact our campaign office to request yard signs and other materials. We'll make sure you get everything you need to show your support.

I'm not a career politician. I've built businesses, hired contractors, and met payroll. I know what it takes to create real economic opportunity. While others talk, I've delivered results in the private sector, and I'll bring that same practical, results-driven approach to Congress.

Because people are tired of the status quo. They want safer streets, better schools, and real economic opportunity—not more empty promises. My message resonates across party lines because it's built on common sense, not ideology. This district is ready for change.

I'm focused on the issues that matter most to District 1: public safety, economic development, education, and healthcare. While I'm proud to be a Republican, I'm not interested in partisan games—I'm interested in results. I'll work with anyone who shares my commitment to making our communities stronger.