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Progressives still sour over concessions to moderate Democrats and failure of Build Back Better

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

There were plenty of milestones in this year's midterm elections

Newly-elected Congresswoman Delia Ramirez talks self-preservation, prioritizing immigration reform, and “going beyond hashtags.”

The Democrats campaigned on progressive platforms to win districts that were redrawn after the 2020 U.S. Census.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., once again is the champion fundraiser in the delegation, with $11.6 million cash on hand as of Sept. 30.

Both candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District — Delia Ramirez (D) and Justin Burau (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Meanwhile, the four Illinois legislative leaders did not have a spectacular primary day last week.

Delia Ramirez won the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District on June 28, 2022. Four candidates ran. Ramirez had 66% of the vote to Gil Villegas’ 24%.