HOUSE
Illinois IL-09 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
OPEN
Jan Schakowsky (D)
Retiring
COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX
Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
R +50
D +19
Race summary
Rep. Jan Schakowsky announced her retirement, coming as a surprise to no one. Behind the scenes, a number of Democrats in the district have been eyeing campaigns for the open seat.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Nov 3, 2025
Primary Election: Mar 17, 2026
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Full Bio:
SCHAKOWSKY, Janice D., a Representative from Illinois; born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill.,
May 26, 1944; attended Sullivan High School, Chicago, Ill.; B.S., University of
Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Ill., 1965; director, Illinois State Council of
Senior Citizens, 1985-1990; member of the Illinois state house of
representatives, 1990-1998; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Sixth and
to the nine succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1999-present).
Source: Bioguide
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DISTRICT DATA
Illinois - 09
Chicago north suburbs: Evanston, Glenview
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Apr 23, 2025
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