Live results: Illinois House primaries
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Illinois Democrats held primary Tuesday for five House seats vacated by retiring representatives.
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Illinois voters are choosing Democratic nominees Tuesday to fill five House seats being vacated by retiring incumbents: Reps. Jan Schakowsky, Robin Kelly, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, and Danny Davis. The primary contests carry added significance because two of the retiring representatives—Kelly and Krishnamoorthi—are themselves running for U.S. Senate to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, meaning their House seats will also need new occupants. These races will reshape Illinois's Democratic delegation and determine which candidates advance to the general election in districts where Democrats hold a strong advantage. The outcome will influence the party's ideological direction on key issues and which figures gain prominence in state politics heading into 2026.
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Democratic primary held for five open House seats left by Schakowsky, Kelly, Krishnamoorthi, Garcia, and Davis.
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