US Congress Politics
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Foster defeats Evans, wins reelection to CongressNov 05, 2024 7:49 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville has defeated Republican Jerry Evans of Warrenville to retain Illinois’ 11th Congressional District seat, The Associated Press declared.
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Schakowsky declared winner in 9th District raceNov 05, 2024 7:49 pm - Veteran Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston has defeated Republican challenger Seth Cohen of Chicago in the contest for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat, The Associated Press declared Tuesday night.
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Quigley declared winner of 5th Congressional District raceNov 05, 2024 7:44 pm - Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley of Chicago has defeated Republican Tommy Hanson in the race for Illinois’ 5th District seat, The Associated Press declared Tuesday night.
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Underwood leads Marter in 14th Congressional DistrictNov 05, 2024 7:44 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville led Republican James Marter of Oswego on Tuesday night in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District.
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Casten tops Conforti in 6th Congressional DistrictNov 05, 2024 7:44 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove on Tuesday night bested Republican energy consultant Niki Conforti of Glen Ellyn to hang onto Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat.
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Republicans take Senate majority and eye unified power with Trump
Nov 05, 2024 7:02 pm - Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would produce a full sweep of GOP power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House.
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Battle for control of U.S. House includes suburban matchupsNov 02, 2024 3:00 pm - A music school owner, a software consultant and a corporate CEO are among the Republicans hoping to unseat Democratic congressional representatives in the suburbs.
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Where 3rd District rivals Booras, Ramirez stand on Ukraine, Israel/Hamas warsOct 31, 2024 7:07 pm - Third Congressional District challenger Republican John Booras and Democratic U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez talk foreign policy.
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GOP congressional candidate says terrorism is ‘fundamental’ to Palestinian societyOct 31, 2024 1:02 pm - Republican congressional candidate Seth Cohen called terrorism a core part of Palestinian society.
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Marter alleges fraud in U.S. elections, but Underwood insists they’re secureOct 31, 2024 9:18 am - Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville and Republican challenger James Marter of Oswego strongly disagree about the security of American elections.