Washington — The Senate voted Tuesday to begin a marathon debate session over the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans in Congress to pass, despite its dim prospects in the upper chamber. For months, conservatives have rallied around the legislation, which would require proof of citizenship to register
Both Lightfoot and Demmer said they are closely watching the crowded race to replace Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District. “It’s hotly contested, lots of money poured in, both pro and against certain candidates,” Lightfoot said. Demmer said he thinks it could be the night’s upset race, with Kat Abughazaleh surging as primary
The state representative is the favorite to win in November after emerging from a contentious, expensive race for Illinois’ deep-blue 7th district.
Democratic nominee Bobby Pulido faces scrutiny over controversial 2010 music video and social media posts as he campaigns to represent Texas' 15th District.
Chicago treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin lost the Democratic primary for a House seat after AIPAC spent over $4 million in her favor.
Former Rep. Melissa Bean (D-Ill.) is projected to win the Democratic primary for Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi’s (D-Ill.) seat, as she eyes a congressional comeback, according to Decision Desk HQ. Bean represented a previous iteration of the Chicago-area 8th Congressional District until she lost a bid for a fourth House term in 2010. In Tuesday’s primary,
Campaign signs in Oak Park, Ill., on March 17, 2026. Nathaniel Smith for The Epoch Times CHICAGO—The Democratic primaries for Congress in Illinois were held on March 17, setting the stage for the November elections. Given the state’s strong Democratic tilt, the primary winners are widely expected to have an advantage in the general election.