US Congress Politics
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After a one-week break, Leon resuming campaign for 9th Congressional seatJan 09, 2026 1:26 pm - Congressional candidate Bruce Leon has decided not to withdraw from the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Jan Shakowsky in the 9th District.
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Forum for 9th Congressional candidates set for ThursdayJan 09, 2026 12:46 pm - Democratic candidates for Illinois’ mostly suburban 9th Congressional District seat will appear in a public forum Thursday.
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GOP congressional candidate falls one signature short, removed from ballotJan 08, 2026 12:44 pm - A suburban congressional candidate’s name was struck from upcoming primary ballots Thursday after a state panel determined her nominating petitions fell one signature short of requirements.
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Democratic candidate for 3rd Congressional seat removed from ballotJan 07, 2026 3:19 pm - A candidate for a largely West suburban congressional seat was struck from March 17 primary ballots Wednesday because of petition problems.
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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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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 way
Jan 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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Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP's narrow control of the House to 218-213
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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.