LTC (Ret) Michael Pierce, candidate for Congress in the 11th District, has criticized his opponent, Jeff Walter, for not knowing the boundaries of the district. Examples include a social media post listing polling places for Cook, McHenry, Kane, and DuPage Counties but leaving out Will, Lake, Boone, and DeKalb Counties. Pierce argues that the gerrymandering of the districts in Illinois is causing confusion and calls for an independent commission to draw legislative districts. The Primary Election is March 17, 2026.