US Congress Politics
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Bean, Davis win in 8th Congressional District primariesMar 17, 2026 8:41 pm - Former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean beat out seven other candidates in Tuesday’s 8th Congressional District Democratic primary while Republican Jennifer Davis vanquished three in her primary for the chance to succeed five-term incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi.
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Quigley, Hanson appear headed for rematch in 5th Congressional DistrictMar 17, 2026 8:11 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley and Republican Tommy Hanson appeared headed to victory in their respective 5th District primaries, setting up another showdown between the two Chicagoans.
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After dominating Democratic primary, Schneider sets sights on taking back HouseMar 17, 2026 8:07 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park bested primary challenger Morgan Coghill with 81% of the vote Tuesday night, according to unofficial totals.
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Walter wins GOP nomination in 11th Cong. DistrictMar 17, 2026 8:06 pm - Elburn Village President Jeff Walter has won the Republican primary for Illinois’ 11th District seat.
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Biss, Elleson win in 9th District primaries, will face off in NovemberMar 17, 2026 7:51 pm - Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss has won the Democratic Party’s primary for the 9th Congressional District seat long held by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
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Krishnamoorthi concedes, as Stratton wins Democratic Senate duelMar 17, 2026 7:48 pm - Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. over U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly. Republican Don Tracy has won his party’s nomination.
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What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor
Mar 17, 2026 6:32 am - Legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump, who claims that passage of the bill will “guarantee the midterms” for his Republican Party in November.
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Counting down to the primary: How open seats led to hot races across the suburbs, stateMar 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Of the dozens of political races Illinois voters will decide Tuesday, the most competitive don’t feature incumbents.
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Congressional candidate apologizes for suggesting attack on Catholic school in satirical videoMar 13, 2026 2:44 pm - A Democrat running for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat apologized Friday for releasing a video in which he satirically proposed killing all the students at an all-girls high school in Chicago with a missile strike, saying he was trying to draw attention to a similar attack in Iran.
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U.S. Rep. Casten continues to outraise and outspend Ruzevich in 6th District’s Democratic showdownMar 11, 2026 12:24 pm - U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove has a substantial financial advantage over the first-time candidate trying to pull off an upset and seize the Democratic nomination in the 6th District.