Daniel Biss, Laura Fine and Kat Abughazaleh Battling for Hotly Contested 9th District U.S. House Seat

Daniel Biss, Laura Fine and Kat Abughazaleh battling for hotly contested 9th District U.S. House seat

The Democratic primary is expected to come down to one of the three fundraising leaders. It’s the first time the seat held by the retiring Jan Schakowsky has opened up since 1999.

Old Heads May Ruin Democrats' Plans For Generational Change

With the help of millions in special interest cash, two former Illinois House members could head back to Washington.

In Illinois’ Democratic primaries, generational change and heavy spending take center stage - Regional Media News

(WASHINGTON) - Democratic voters in Illinois are heading to the polls on Tuesday for a slate of midterm election primaries where incumbents aren't on the ballot, including a marquee Senate race animated by the prospect of generational change and House races dogged by major outside spending. Six Democratic-favoring seats are opening up in Illinois' congressional delegation, including the U.S. Senate seat currently held by the retiring Sen. Dick D…

In Illinois' Democratic primaries, generational change and heavy spending take center stage

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee member Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi talks to reporters after meeting with some of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers at the Capitol, Sept. 2, 2025. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Democratic voters in Illinois are heading to the polls on Tuesday for a slate of midterm election primaries where incumbents aren’t on the ballot, including a marquee Senate race animated by the prospect of generationa…