Sam Polan

Congressional Term Limits

Supports enacting term limits for members of Congress.

Polan was identified as one of six candidates in Illinois' 9th District who pledged support for congressional term limits, per U.S. Term Limits.

National Security and Defense

Likely emphasizes national security and defense expertise drawn from military and Pentagon experience.

As an Army veteran and former Pentagon employee, Polan's background suggests a focus on defense and national security policy, though specific positions are not documented.

Israel-Gaza Conflict

Position unclear amid a Democratic field divided on the issue.

Reporting notes the 9th District Democratic hopefuls were divided on Gaza, but Polan's specific stance is not documented in the available record.

Party Affiliation and General Platform

Ran as a Democrat in the crowded 9th District primary.

Polan was one of roughly 19 candidates in the Democratic primary for Jan Schakowsky's open North Side seat, which was ultimately won by Daniel Biss.

Voter Engagement and Campaign Forums

Participated in public candidate forums to present policy views.

Polan was among U.S. House hopefuls who attended a Skokie candidate forum, indicating engagement with local constituent priorities, though specific policy positions from the forum are not documented.