AIPAC-backed Chicago Democrat loses primary despite outside spending blitz
Chicago treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin lost the Democratic primary for a House seat after AIPAC spent over $4 million in her favor.
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Pritzker scores big: Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary in test of governor’s clout
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, backed by Gov. JB Pritzker, wins Democratic Senate primary, moving closer to becoming the fifth Black woman elected to U.S. Senate in history.
Establishment Democrats fend off far-left influencer in primary to succeed Rep Jan Schakowsky
Fifteen Democrats were vying in a primary to replace longtime Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
Former congresswoman wins primary to take back former suburban Chicago seat
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 gains party’s nomination after controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent
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.
Illinois Republicans select Don Tracy in primary elections for Sen. Durbin’s seat
Illinois Republicans chose their nominee for Dick Durbin's open Senate seat, setting up November showdown in traditionally Democrat-dominated state.
As 2028 buzz builds, Pritzker draws Republican challenger in showdown for Illinois governor
Gov. JB Pritzker, who aims to make history as the first Democrat to win three terms as Illinois governor, learns which Republican he'll face off against in this autumn's election