Democratic voters select House candidates in Illinois after heated primaries

Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat

Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Ill., topped political newcomer Kat Abughazaleh, a first-time candidate who ran as an unapologetic progressive in the race to succeed longtime incumbent Jan Schakowsky.

Will Illinois’ Democratic Primary for Senate Divide Black Voters?

Two Black female candidates may split Democratic primary voters, and anger is growing at well-funded efforts to widen the divide.

Illinois heads to elect next senator and five congressional district candidates

<p>Midwestern state has a slate of competitive races with money flowing in from donors including Aipac</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&amp;utm_campaign=BN22326&amp;utm_content=signup&amp;utm_term=standfirst&amp;utm_source=GUARDIAN_WEB">Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox</a></p></li></ul><p>Illinois voters on Tuesday will decide between a crowded field of Democratic candidates vying to be the state’s next senator as the midwestern state also nominates candidates for five open congressional seats.</p><p>Longtime Illinois senator Dick Durbin’s retirement leaves a competitive race that includes two US representatives and the lieutenant governor vying to replace him, with massive infusions of money coming to the candidates from outside groups, including donors affiliated with the American Isr...

Democratic voters look to select nominee to succeed US Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois 9th District race - Chicago Tribune

Former embattled Democratic mayor in Illinois running as GOP candidate in Georgia

An embattled former Democratic mayor is running for an open county commission seat in Georgia as a Republican. Tiffany Henyard, the former mayor of Dolton, Ill., is running as the lone Republican in the Fulton County Commission race to represent southern portions of the county in District 5. She has four Democratic opponents. Henyard was the…

Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic primary for Durbin's Senate seat

<p>Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/23/dick-durbin-illinois-senate-retirement" target="_blank">Dick Durbin</a>, the retiring minority whip, AP <a href="https://x.com/ap_racecalls/status/2034097453742374977?s=46" target="_blank">projects</a>.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> Stratton leaned on support from Gov. JB Pritzker and other high-profile Democrats to overcome rival Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi's sizable <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/13/senate-democrats-primary-illinois-krishnamoorthi" target="_blank">fundraising advantage</a>.</p><hr><p><strong>By the numbers:</strong> Democratic Senate candidates spent more than $50 million on political ads, with Krishnamoorthi spending roughly twice as much as any other candidate.</p><ul><li>Outside groups also poured money into the race. Super PACs backed by <a href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/04/cry...