To the voters of Illinois' 8th, thank you. What a night for our district, our state, our country, and our democracy. We could not have done this without your support.
Now, the real work begins. Let's go.
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Illinois, we are just 8 days away from a critical election, and every single vote matters. If you haven't already, return your completed ballot or make a plan to vote in person on or before November 3rd. Make sure your friends and family have a plan too! Visit ildems.com/vote for more info.
These remarks from the Vice President are utterly disgusting and shameful.
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Vance says Republicans should ‘stop whining’ about Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad if they want to win
Vance told reporters that whether the ad in the Ohio governor’s race, featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s estranged mother, “was appropriate or not is not really my concern.”
Grateful to have AFGE in my corner as we head into the final stretch of this critical election. Illinois is home to nearly 90,000 federal workers who provide essential services to the public, and I look forward to being a partner to them in Congress.
What a joy it was to celebrate Navaratri in Bartlett this week! Navaratri celebrates the triumph of good over evil, and it was wonderful to gather with members of the community, share in this celebration, and even learn some traditional folk dances.
I’m sickened by reports of a planned mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora this weekend. A white supremacist, fueled by hate and bigotry, planned to target Indian Americans at a house of worship.
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Palatine teen charged in alleged mass shooting plot worked alone, targeted "known" Aurora Hindu temple
A Palatine, Illinois teen arrested for an alleged mass shooting plot targeting an Aurora Hindu Temple worked alone on the planned attack, police said Thursday.
Whether it’s DHS raiding Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home 20 days before an election or Republicans in Congress carrying out meritless investigations of Jack Smith — I’m deeply disturbed by the President’s continued political weaponization of the DOJ and ICE against his political opponents.
"The two differ sharply on abortion. Davis supports the 2022 Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and returned abortion regulation to the states. Bean calls reproductive freedom “non-negotiable” and wants to write Roe’s protections into federal law."
chicagotribune.com
Illinois’ 8th District: Melissa Bean seeks comeback vs. newcomer Republican Jennifer Davis
Former Rep. Melissa Bean, a centrist Democrat, seeks a comeback in a solidly Democratic northwest suburban district, but Republican newcomer Jennifer Davis hopes to win as a “political outsider.”
Three years ago, Hamas carried out a horrific terrorist attack on Israeli soil, and communities across the world are still bearing the pain and loss of that day. As we mark the passage of another year, we remember the thousands whose lives were cut short — may their memory be a blessing.
With less than 30 days until Election Day, we need Democrats across the district fired up. It was great to feel the energy at the @gpadems.bsky.social breakfast this weekend. We're ready to show up and we're ready to win!
As Trump's Bought By Billionaires Bill takes effect, Illinois is slated to lose $6.4 billion in federal support by 2029 and hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans are at risk of losing their health coverage. In Congress, restoring healthcare will be one of my top priorities. www.fwd.us/news/healthc...
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Cutting Healthcare, Funding ICE: State Impacts
State by state breakdown of how Trump funding cuts and spending are raising costs of healthcare and groceries, and fueling ICE overreach.
📣 Early voting for the 2026 General Election starts TODAY!
Early voting dates and hours vary by county and site so be sure to check your local options.
Find everything you need to get started at ildems.com/vote
G’mar chatima tovah, Illinois. Wishing you an easy fast and a meaningful Yom Kippur.
I had the opportunity to connect with Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social this week and discuss the work we’re doing in Illinois to help take back Congress. I look forward to working hand in hand with him to win in November and deliver meaningful results on behalf of Illinoisans.
Had a blast joining Michele Clark, candidate for the Illinois State Senate, for a Day of Action this weekend. As we head into the final stretch before Election Day, we need all hands on deck!
Had an amazing time joining in on the Mexican Independence Day festivities today! Met so many amazing Illinoisans marching in the El Grito Parade in Carpentersville. Hope everyone continues to have a safe and fun weekend!
Today, we remember the thousands of American lives cut short on 9/11, and we honor the courageous first responders who saw danger and ran toward it.
This Labor Day, I’m proud to stand with the workers who built our country, strengthened our communities, and fought for the rights too many of us now take for granted.
