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Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie charted his own way, until toppled by TrumpMay 20, 2026 7:18 am - Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, known for his independent voting and willingness to oppose Trump, was a prominent figure in the House.
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Tennessee Republicans will consider redrawing US House district covering majority-Black MemphisMay 05, 2026 10:59 am - As civil rights advocates protest, Republican lawmakers in several Southern states are seizing on the opportunity afforded by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling to redraw congressional districts ahead of the November midterm elections.
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Louisiana congressional primaries suspended as a result of Supreme Court ruling, state officials sayApr 30, 2026 9:26 am - Louisiana’s congressional primaries won’t be going forward as scheduled in May, as a result of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a majority Black congressional district, the state’s top elected officials said Thursday.
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Underwood proposes $1.2M in funding for Metra expansion between DeKalb, ElburnApr 23, 2026 12:03 pm - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has proposed $1.2 million in federal funding, which, if approved, could support efforts to expand Metra rail from Elburn to DeKalb.
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As general election showdown begins, Biss has quarter-million-dollar lead in campaign cashApr 19, 2026 8:45 pm - Democratic congressional candidate Daniel Biss started April with more than a quarter-million dollars banked for the general election in the largely suburban 9th District.
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‘It’s long past time’ to remove Trump from office: Bill Foster says at Crystal Lake town hallApr 09, 2026 11:55 am - U.S. Rep. Bill Foster spoke about the Iran war, immigration and whether President Donald Trump should be removed from office at a town hall Wednesday in Crystal Lake.
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‘Just the start’: After losing 9th congressional race, Abughazaleh to keep campaign office open as aid and activity hubApr 02, 2026 6:15 pm - Unsuccessful in her recent congressional campaign, Kat Abughazaleh on Thursday revealed she’ll remain an active community organizer in the Chicago area.
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‘This is our fight’: Suburbanites embrace anti-Trump resistance ahead of No Kings protestsMar 26, 2026 8:02 am - A growing faction of concerned citizens living in suburban communities across the United States — places once known for political moderation or even conservatism — are increasingly positioned on the front lines of the anti-Trump resistance.
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How Democratic congressional nominees fended off challenges from their leftMar 21, 2026 3:05 pm - Democratic lawmakers serving the suburbs fought off challenges from their left flanks in last week’s primary election.
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‘People are fed up’: Stratton talks about Trump strategy, impact of two women of color in the SenateMar 18, 2026 5:56 pm - Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton greeted voters Wednesday and talked about how an aggressive anti-Trump message resonated in Illinois.