Articles filed under Democratic Party
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Uber-wealthy Illinoisans already spending big on 2026 campaignsJan 03, 2026 9:26 pm - Some uber-wealthy Illinois residents already have spent millions to get their preferred candidates elected in 2026.
-
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.
-
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.
-
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley raising cash for possible Chicago mayor runDec 26, 2025 1:15 pm - U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley has been raising money for a possible mayoral campaign in Chicago.
-
Candidate forum for 8th Congressional District Democratic primary set for Jan. 15Dec 26, 2025 11:42 am - A live forum for the eight candidates in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District seat currently held by Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg has been scheduled for Jan. 15 in Schaumburg.
-
Why three congressional candidates could be booted from the ballotDec 23, 2025 3:56 pm - Three congressional candidates will find out next month if they’ll appear on March 2026 primary ballots.
-
‘A breath of fresh air’: Years after losing to Casten, ex-Rep. Marie Newman backs his latest challengerDec 22, 2025 10:25 am - Former U.S. Rep. Marie Newman has endorsed a politcal newcomer over U.S. Rep. Sean Casten in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 6th District seat.