Articles filed under 6th Congressional District
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Casten’s GOP rival defends Trump, Vance on debunked claims about migrants eating petsSep 16, 2024 7:47 pm - A suburban Republican congressional candidate on Monday defended GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance for perpetuating debunked claims that immigrants are eating pets and wild animals in an Ohio town.
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Why did groups pay for U.S. lawmakers’ trips abroad?Aug 30, 2024 11:21 pm - Five of the congressional representatives serving the North, West and Northwest suburbs took trips abroad last year that were funded by think tanks and other special interest groups, documents show.
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Democratic congressional candidates’ financial advantage this cycle is ‘overwhelming’Jul 26, 2024 11:02 pm - The eight Democrats serving Chicago’s North, West and Northwest suburbs in Congress have considerably more campaign cash than their Republican challengers.
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Casten, Garcia call for Biden to withdraw from presidential raceJul 19, 2024 5:19 pm - U.S. Reps. Sean Casten of Downers Grove and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia of Chicago on Friday added their voices to the the growing chorus of Democrats calling for President Joe Biden to end his reelection campaign.
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GOP convention opens Monday; meet the suburban delegatesJul 12, 2024 9:19 pm - Saturday’s attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life certainly will be a topic of discussion during this week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Here’s a look at some of the suburban delegates.
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Casten proposes asking apparel makers to voluntarily reveal environmental impact of production processJul 12, 2024 4:41 pm - U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove proposed bipartisan legislation that manufacturers voluntarily attach labels to apparel or apparel packaging that will inform consumers about the environmental impact of clothing they purchase.
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Congressional primary winners vastly outraised and outspent their opponentsApr 20, 2024 5:30 am - On both sides of the political aisle, the winners of contested primary races in two suburban congressional districts significantly outraised and outspent their rivals in ...
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And then there were four: A look at the races for the 6th and 11th district congressional seatsMar 23, 2024 2:27 pm - The Republicans taking on Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville in Illinois’ 11th District and Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove in the 6th Distr...
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Why challenges coming at Foster, Casten from the left didn’t workMar 22, 2024 11:09 am - Despite being victorious in election after election, Democratic U.S. Reps. Bill Foster of Naperville and Sean Casten of Downers Grove both faced primary challenges Tuesda...
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A good night for U.S. House incumbents as Casten, Foster, Garcia cruise to primary victoriesMar 20, 2024 12:24 pm - It was a good night to be a Democratic congressman seeking reelection in the Northwest and West suburbs. U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove was cruising to victory i...