In 2016, Clinton won this district by 15.4 points and Dan Lipinski (D) won by 100. In 2016, Clinton won this district by 68.3 points and Luis Gutierrez (D) won by 100. In 2016, Clinton won this district by 46 points and Mike Quigley (D) won by 40.4.

The House voted 238-186 to rebuke Rep. Chuy Garcia (D-IL) after he withdrew his own nominating petitions. His chief of staff, Patty Garcia, became the only Democrat on the 2026 primary ballot after she filed at the deadline.

Illinois partisan politics formally undermined a staff finding that state Senate President Don Harmon’s political fund violated campaign contribution limits last year.

The House has voted to reprimand Illinois Rep. Chuy Garcia over an eyebrow-raising succession plan for his congressional seat.

Staff at the elections board fined Don Harmon’s campaign $9.8 million earlier this year following a Chicago Tribune report that it improperly accepted $4 million more than was allowed during the 2024 election.

The Illinois State Board of Elections meets Tuesday to take up dozens of objections to various candidates’ petitions. A man is charged in connection with the death of 14-year-old Kylie Toberman in Vandalia.

The House advanced on Monday a resolution to disapprove of conduct by Illinois Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García over the timing of his announcement to not seek reelection.

Potential 2028 Democratic contenders are escalating speculation of Republican attempts to undermine upcoming elections. The right calls it irresponsible "fearmongering."

A partisan vote from the Illinois State Board of Elections means the Oak Park Democrat's political committee won't be hit with a massive fine for allegedly accepting donations beyond campaign financing law.