Daily Herald Election Coverage
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8th Congressional District Democratic candidates debate U.S. policy in Israel and GazaFeb 17, 2026 3:55 pm - The eight candidates in the Democratic primary for the 8th Congressional District seat debated the role Congress should play in resolving the conflict in Gaza at a recent forum.
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GOP hopefuls in 9th Congressional District differ on immigration policyFeb 17, 2026 10:54 am - The Republicans running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat have different ideas for U.S. immigration policy.
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No recommendation for GOP in Congress for Dist. 9Feb 17, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: We wish one of the four were a competitive candidate who could turn November's general election into a worthwhile debate with the Democratic Party nominee. Unfortunately, that's not the case.
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Democratic Senate candidates clash on donations, opine on extraterrestrial controversyFeb 16, 2026 10:04 pm - Senate debate between Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Raja Krishnamoorthi touches on space aliens.
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Candidates spar over which Democrat should represent the 52nd DistrictFeb 16, 2026 5:30 pm - The two Democratic hopefuls in the primary for the 52nd state House shared similar views during a weekend League of Women Voters candidate forum at the Barrington Area Public Library.
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Pritzker to present budget as Illinois faces federal funding uncertaintyFeb 16, 2026 3:11 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker will stand in front of the General Assembly on Wednesday in a familiar position: confronting tremendous uncertainty over the state’s financial future.
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8th Congressional District GOP hopefuls debate U.S. immigration policiesFeb 16, 2026 3:09 pm - Immigration policy was among the issues debated by three of the four Republican candidates for the 8th Congressional District at a recent forum.
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14th District GOP candidates say curbing government spending, overreach are top issuesFeb 16, 2026 1:35 pm - The Republicans running to represent Illinois’ 14th Congressional District cited financial issues among their top concerns.
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War or genocide? Schneider and Coghill clash over Israel-Gaza conflictFeb 16, 2026 1:35 pm - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and Democratic primary opponent Morgan Coghill are divided on Israel’s military action in Gaza, debating whether it’s a genocide or a war.
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League of Women Voters hosts candidate forum for Illinois Dist. 42Feb 16, 2026 10:36 am - On Monday, Feb. 16, from 7 to 8 p.m., the League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn will host a virtual moderated candidate forum for District 42 Democratic House representatives Margaret DeLaRosa and Lynn LaPlante.