Illinois man mails four letters containing white powder to members of Congress: Then FBI agents find out what it really is: ‘HAH enjoy the gift’ That is one bad joke. We Got This Covered · Oct 28
Pritzker-backed Juliana Stratton wins contentious Illinois Democratic Senate primary Governor Pritzker, whose name has been mentioned as a potential presidential contender for 2028, threw his weight behind Stratton The Independent UK · Mar 18
Melissa Bean likely heading back to Congress after Illinois primary win Illinois Democrats picked their nominees for four open House seats on Tuesday, with one former member taking a step toward returning to the chamber and another denied a comeback. And in an election where the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s involvement in several races was under scrutiny, the group saw… Roll Call · Mar 18
Forget Trump and the Iran War — this state’s primaries on Tuesday will be a referendum on Democratic support for Israel ANALYSIS: Democratic voters now sympathize more with Palestinians than Israelis, polls show. Eric Garcia breaks down how those attitudes might affect races in Illinois The Independent UK · Mar 16
At the Races: How to pass the torch in two easy steps Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Steve Daines’ exit plan. Roll Call · Mar 5
These four races will determine if there is actually a Democratic Tea Party ANALYSIS: From North Carolina to Texas to Illinois to New York, establishment favorites all face challenges from progressive insurgents, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Feb 27
Analilia Mejia clings to narrow lead in New Jersey special election primary The Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 11th District remains close, with Analilia Mejia and Tom Malinowski locked in a tight race. Roll Call · Feb 6
What do Congress and ‘Survivor’ have in common? Ask Alex Moore “The chaos that goes on here … applies perfectly to the game,” says the congressional staffer competing on season 49. Roll Call · Sep 29, 2025
House retirements so far are at a historical low - Roll Call While senators are leaving Washington at a higher-than-normal pace, House open seats are lagging behind the historical average per cycle. Roll Call · Jul 9, 2025
Full List Of Democrats Not Seeking Reelection As Another Rep. Announced He Will Retire Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans announced he will retire next year, reversing his decision to seek reelection Latin Times · Jun 30, 2025
Medicaid and taxes and SNAP, oh my - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including ad campaigns and vulnerable lawmakers. Roll Call · May 8, 2025
Illinois Democrat Being Challenged by Influencer for Congressional Seat Decides Against Seeking Reelection A longtime Democratic Congresswoman representing Illinois' 9th Congressional District revealed that she will not be running for reelection just months after a TikTok influencer announced her bid for the congressional seat. Latin Times · May 5, 2025
Progressive stalwart Rep. Jan Schakowsky announces retirement - Roll Call Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a staunch progressive Democrat, announced Monday that she will not seek another term in Congress. Roll Call · May 5, 2025
Democratic Rep. Announces He Won't Seek Reelection Due To Return Of Cancer: 'The Sun Is Setting On My Time In Public Service' Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly said he won't seek re-election after his term ends as his cancer has returned. He will also cease to be the party's ranking member in the House Oversight Committee Latin Times · Apr 28, 2025
Latin Times · Apr 25, 2025 DNC Chair Demands David Hogg Choose Between Vice-Chair Role and Primarying Dems: 'Can't Be Both the Referee and Also the Player' Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin has formally introduced a proposal requiring party officers to remain neutral in primary elections
Latin Times · Apr 24, 2025 Another Democratic Lawmaker Reportedly Plans To Retire As Generational Shift Intensifies Rep. Jan Schakowsky has told colleagues she plans to retire at the end of her term rather than seek reelection, marking a new departure from a Democrat in Congress
Roll Call · Apr 22, 2025 It’s time for age limits for members of Congress - Roll Call Age limits on members of Congress could attract support from both Republicans and Democrats, Nathan L. Gonzales writes.
Roll Call · Apr 17, 2025 At the Races: Only the young - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including primary challenges and fundraising reports.
The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2025 ‘What if we didn’t suck?’: the leftist influencer who wants to campaign for Congress differently Kat Abughazaleh has been critical of what she describes as Democrats’ lack of vision and says the party has lost touch with many of its voters, especially young people
Salon · Apr 4, 2025 Progressives get early jump on primaries 2026 primaries kick off early as both sides of the party look to undo 2024 disaster
Salon · Apr 2, 2025 Can a TikTok star make it to Congress? In an interview, Kat Abughazaleh explained why she's running to unseat a fellow a Democrat in Illinois
The Guardian - US · Mar 30, 2025 Democrats have never been so angry. Who will step up and lead them? At rallies, town halls and protests, voters are unleashing their fury with Donald Trump, stoking what some believe is a populist backlash
The Guardian - US · Oct 21, 2024 Can Harris’s proposed ‘at-home Medicare’ end the dreaded ‘spend down’ of senior assets? Currently, many states require people to divest themselves of assets to poverty levels to qualify for aid
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024 When House members travel the globe on private dime, families often go too The spouses, children and siblings of U.S. House members are traveling around the world on trips paid for by special interest groups
Salon · Apr 29, 2024 The fight for up-front nutrition labels A survey found that 75% of American consumers are for moving nutrition facts to the front of food packages