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
Fifteen Democrats were vying in a primary to replace longtime Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is projected to win the Democratic primary for Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s (D-Ill.) seat in a contest that was largely defined by candidates’ support for Israel, according to Decision Desk HQ. Biss, who enjoyed Schakowsky’s endorsement in the race, defeated Illinois state Sen. Laura Fine (D) and progressive influencer Kat Abughazaleh, among
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is projected to win the heated and crowded Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate seat that Dick Durbin has held for nearly 30 years, according to CBS News analysis, coming out on top of a field of 10 candidates, including U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly. With 80%
Former Rep. Melissa Bean won the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 8th District, staging a comeback more than a decade after losing her suburban Chicago seat.
Democrat Patty García glided to her party’s nomination for Illinois Congressional District 4 after a controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent Rep. Jesús “Chuy" García.
The 2026 Illinois primary results for governor have set up a rematch between Gov. JB Pritzker and his 2022 Republican challenger Darren Bailey, after CBS News projects Bailey has won the GOP primary. Pritzker, now running with Christian Mitchell after Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launched her campaign for Dick Durbin’s U.S. Senate seat, was