Daily Herald Election Coverage
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U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky endorses Daniel Biss to succeed her in 9th DistrictJan 07, 2026 9:35 am - Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky has endorsed fellow Evanstonian Daniel Biss as her successor in the 9th Congressional District.
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Cook County students get a crash course in elections before running the polls at their own schoolsJan 06, 2026 9:41 pm - Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon is training high school students to serve as official election judges for an on-campus early voting day in late February.
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Quigley confirms he’ll run for Chicago mayor in 2027Jan 06, 2026 2:52 pm - After much speculation, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley on Tuesday confirmed he’ll run for mayor of Chicago in 2027.
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Laura Fine launches TV ad in bid for 9th congressional seatJan 06, 2026 1:02 pm - Congressional candidate Laura Fine on Tuesday announced her first TV commercial for her 9th District campaign -- and the story it tells is a very personal one.
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Trump tries to rally House GOP as the party's majority narrows but meanders along the wayJan 06, 2026 10:05 am - President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his actions during the Capitol riot five years ago, joked about being liberal-minded to win the votes of transgender people and mocked a predecessor's use of a wheelchair while delivering a meandering speech to House Republicans as the party enters a critical election year facing a razor-thin majority in the House.
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Sen. Murphy holding three town halls in JanuaryJan 05, 2026 2:18 pm - Illinois Sen. Laura Murphy will host three legislative town halls in the 28th Senate District this month.
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State Sen. DeWitte announces prostate cancer diagnosisJan 05, 2026 10:36 am - State Sen. Don DeWitte announced Monday that he is being treated for prostate cancer but expects to be back at work in the state Capitol next month.
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Young Democrats of Illinois to host primary debate for 8th Congressional DistrictJan 05, 2026 9:55 am - The Young Democrats of Illinois, along with other Democratic organizations, will host the 2026 Illinois 8th Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate on Jan. 15.
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Des Plaines’ Cochran sworn in as state representative for 55th DistrictJan 02, 2026 2:24 pm - Des Plaines resident Justin Cochran is the new state representative for the 55th District, Democratic leaders have announced.
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Saying backers ‘lost their nerve,’ Democrat halts campaign in 9th Congressional DistrictJan 02, 2026 12:44 pm - Democrat Bruce Leon has halted his congressional campaign in the largely suburban 9th District.