Competition for 9th Congressional District Heats up as 2 Illinois State Legislators Join Large Democratic Field

Competition for 9th Congressional District heats up as 2 Illinois state legislators join large Democratic field

CHICAGO — The race to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky is getting more crowded.

Capitol Fa - Your Illinois News Radar » Crowded 9th Congressional District race grows as Sen. Simmons joins the field (Updated)CapitolFax.com

* The Chicago Tribune… State Sen. Mike Simmons will launch his campaign Tuesday, he told the Tribune, joining recently announced state Rep. Hoan Huynh — who also planned a campaign kickoff event Tuesday evening — and some 10 other Democratic candidates vying for the seat. The latest campaign announcements come just ahead of the Cook [...]

Competition for 9th Congressional District heats up as 2 state legislators join large Democratic field

The race to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky is getting more crowded as state Sen. Mike Simmons launches his campaign.

State senator, former FBI agent join race for Schakowsky’s seat - Evanston RoundTable

The stuffed Democratic primary to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky has reached at least a dozen candidates as of Tuesday, when Illinois State Sen. Mike Simmons (7th District) and former FBI agent Phil Andrew of Wilmette both tossed their names in the ring to represent Illinois’ 9th Congressional District.  Simmons, who represents the far north side of Chicago in the state senate, announced his candidacy on social media Tuesday morning. …

Gay state senator running for Schakowsky’s seat

Illinois state Sen. Mike Simmons—the first openly LGBTQ+ member of the state Senate—is launching his campaign in the 9th Congressional District for the seat currently held by retiring U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, The Chicago Tribune reported. Simmons is joining state Rep. Hoan Huynh, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, state Sen. Laura Fine, community organizer and former Schakowsky aide Miracle Jenkins, social-media content creator Kat Abughazaleh and sev…

State Sen. Simmons joins congressional race - Evanston Now

As does former FBI agent Phil Andrew.