Articles filed under Democratic Party
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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Despite earlier criticism of cable ads, Abughazaleh launches the first in 9th District raceDec 11, 2025 10:37 am - Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh is launching a cable TV ad campaign.
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Supreme Court questions limits on political party spending in federal elections, hearing GOP appealDec 09, 2025 1:09 pm - WASHINGTON — Conservative Supreme Court justices on Tuesday appeared to back a Republican-led drive, supported by President Donald Trump’s administration, to overturn a q...
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Abughazaleh survives petition challenge, will remain in 9th District primaryDec 09, 2025 11:47 am - A high-profile contender for the congressional post now held by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky has survived a legal challenge to her candidacy.
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State Rep. Marty Moylan to resign from Illinois House Dec. 16Dec 05, 2025 2:27 pm - Democratic state Rep. Marty Moylan of Des Plaines has followed up his decision not to seek an eighth term by submitting his resignation this week to take effect Dec. 16.