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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

The "Squad" left faces complete wipeout in Illinois Democratic primaries

Even the progressive primary candidates seen as most viable lost their races.

Axios

Democratic voters select House candidates in Illinois after heated primaries

Evanston mayor Daniel Biss and Cook County commissioner Donna Miller were among those who came out on top in the elections ahead of the midterms

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Pro-Israel group AIPAC notches its first real 2026 Democratic primary wins in Illinois

Two AIPAC-backed candidates won their House races, though several others fell short.

Axios

Melissa Bean likely heading back to Congress after Illinois primary win - Roll Call

Illinois Democrats picked their nominees for four open House seats with mixed results for pro-Israel groups and former members.

Roll Call

At the Races: Big primaries in the Prairie State - Roll Call

Midterm elections 2026: Here’s what you need to know about the key primary races taking place Tuesday in Illinois.

Roll Call

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

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Aipac: toxicity of pro-Israel Super Pac’s money to be tested in US primaries

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has funneled $13.7m through Super Pacs into Tuesday’s Illinois primaries

The Guardian - US

These former members of Congress are seeking comebacks in 2026 - Roll Call

Here’s a look at the former members of Congress who have launched comeback bids in the 2026 midterm elections.

Roll Call

At the Races: More maps, more problems - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including redistricting and campaign launches.

Roll Call

Some ex-House members attempt comebacks after more than a decade away - Roll Call

Melissa Bean is one of a few former members who left the House more than a decade ago and are seeking comebacks in next year’s elections.

Roll Call

At the Races: Partisans in crime - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the topics of crime and campaigning.

Roll Call

Two 4-year-old boys and woman, 72, die when their boat being towed capsized

The three who died all came from the same family and two other relatives remain in hospital after the boat capsized on Lake Powell

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