Democratic voters select House candidates in Illinois after heated primaries

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Chris Stein and Lauren GambinoMarch 18, 2026 at 05:36 AM

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In Illinois, Democratic voters selected candidates for five open House seats, including Daniel Biss and Donna Miller, after primary elections marked by intense competition and significant outside spending. These primaries served as a gauge of voter preferences ahead of the November midterms, where Democrats aim to regain control of Congress. The races, particularly in the ninth congressional district, highlighted divisions within the party, especially regarding Israel. Aipac, a pro-Israel lobbying group, spent heavily to defeat candidates critical of Israel, drawing criticism from progressive groups. With all five districts heavily Democratic, the primary winners are favored to win in the general election.

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Dick Durbin 30% Robin Kelly 40% Jan Schakowsky 40% Laura Fine 50% Justice Democrats 50% Donna Miller 60% Kat Abughazaleh ×470% House of Representatives ×270% Daniel Biss ×380% Illinois ×490% American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) ×590%

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democratic primaries 100% illinois 90% house of representatives 80% aipac 70% israel 60% political spending 50% midterm elections 50% progressive 40% corporate democrats 40%

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Illinois

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