Illinois voters pick a new generation of Democrats for House, Senate after near-record retirements - AP News

Illinois voters pick a new generation of Democrats for House, Senate after near-record retirements  AP News

Mixed Results for AIPAC and Allies in Illinois House Primaries

Organizations linked to the pro-Israel lobbying organization had some victories and some less-than-ideal outcomes in closely watched Democratic contests.

By Kellen Browning

Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary in victory for Pritzker

The win capped a tough night for AIPAC and Crypto, which spent heavily in Illinois’ primary elections.

By Theodoric Meyer

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 Democratic voters in Illinois handed the party’s nominations for five open seats in the House of Representatives to candidates that included Evanston mayor Daniel Biss and Cook County commissioner Donna Miller, after heated and at times bitter campaigns that saw significant spending by outside groups, most controversially the American Israel Public A...

By Chris Stein and Lauren Gambino

Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat

Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Ill., topped political newcomer Kat Abughazaleh, a first-time candidate who ran as an unapologetic progressive in the race to succeed longtime incumbent Jan Schakowsky.

By Elena Moore

AIPAC-backed Chicago Democrat loses primary despite outside spending blitz

Chicago treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin lost the Democratic primary for a House seat after AIPAC spent over $4 million in her favor.

Israel policy looms large over US elections in Illinois amid Iran war

Pro-Israel groups pour millions into Democratic primaries in Chicago area as support for US ally hits a historic low.

Illinois Lt Gov Stratton wins Senate Democratic primary for Dick Durbin's seat

Progressives and moderates vie for influence in Democratic primary while House primaries feature competitive races for retiring lawmakers' seats

Cold weather to greet Illinois voters Tuesday as primary features open US Senate, crowded House races

Indian-origin Raja Krishnamoorthi loses US Senate bid as Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democrat primary

Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic primary for Illinois' US Senate seat, defeating Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi.

US vice president JD Vance dons shamrock socks as he welcomes Taoiseach ahead of White House visit

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US vice president JD Vance urged to visit Ireland by Taoiseach during Washington DC breakfast

The two politicians met ahead of Micheál Martin’s visit to the White House later today.