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Catching up with the congressionals

Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 - Posted by Isabel Miller

* Starting off in the 8th Congressional District…

Progressive Democratic congressional candidate Junaid Ahmed announced today that his campaign has raised $500,000 in the third quarter. This brings his raise for the cycle to $840,000. Junaid does not accept corporate PAC money in his campaign.

“The 8th district is ready to send a progressive fighter to Washington, and I am humbled by the growing grassroots support of this campaign,” said Junaid Ahmed. “Working families want a representative who will fight for them – not corporate special interests. Together, we will make life more affordable, bring new jobs and economic opportunity to our communities, and ensure every neighbor has access to the quality healthcare they deserve.”

Junaid, a longtime community advocate and tech entrepreneur, is running on a bold platform that includes bringing down costs for working families, making healthcare universal, and investing in quality public education. With deep roots in the district and a clear commitment to progressive values, Junaid’s continued fundraising success positions him as a leading contender in the race

* Moving on to the 9th CD. Press release…

Carol Ronen, Democratic State Central Committeeperson for the 9th Congressional District and former State Senator, today announced her endorsement of Laura Fine for Congress. Ronen has represented IL-9 Democrats on the state party’s central committee for more than 22 years.

“I am proud to endorse Laura Fine for Congress. Laura is the leader we need to fight to protect our healthcare. She will stand up to the Republican Congress that seeks to destroy Medicaid and Medicare,” Ronen said. “As the Democratic Committeeperson of the 9th Congressional District, I have worked side by side with Jan Schakowsky for the past 22 years. I know firsthand what an outstanding leader and advocate Jan was. And I know Laura Fine will continue that great tradition.”

* Phil Andrew reports a large fundraising haul. Press release…

Since announcing his bid for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District on July 8th, Phil Andrew has raised over $725,000. A Wilmette native, Phil has inspired hope and excitement from supporters across the state, with nearly 70% of his support coming from Illinoisans ready for change in Washington.  

* A little more from Politico

Big fundraising numbers for the third quarter have Phil Andrew raising more than $725,000 and having nearly $650,000 cash on hand, according to his team. And Kat Abughazaleh’s campaign says she’s raised $619,333 and has just over $1 million on hand.

* Over 30 faith leaders from across the 7th CD are endorsing City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin…

On Tuesday, October 14, Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin will join more than 30 faith leaders from across Illinois’ 7th Congressional District as they announce their collective endorsement of her campaign for Congress.

The leaders include Chairman Michael Eaddy, Pastor Johnny L Miller, Pastor Reginald Sharpe, Pastor Kent Munsey, Bishop Larry Trotter, Pastor Marshall Hatch, Jr, Pastor DeAndre Patterson, Bishop David Todd Whittley, Bishop Shirley Coleman, and a host of others.

The event will highlight Conyears-Ervin’s long-standing partnership with the faith community and her record of service rooted in compassion, opportunity, and justice.

Local pastors and ministers representing a diverse coalition of congregations will speak to her commitment to uplifting families and strengthening neighborhoods across Chicago’s West Side and throughout the district.

* More…

    * Semafor | House Democrats’ primary problems put 2026 hopes at risk: [Ian Russell, a former Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee political director,] said tensions have been high everywhere since a progressive influencer, Kat Abughazaleh, said she would challenge Rep. Jan Schakowsky, “just to run against her.” (The Illinois Democrat, who has since said she will retire, is one of the caucus’ most progressive members.) “Everyone is a little more on edge,” Russell said. “These are fights that are not about taking back the House.”

    * New India Times | Support grows for Bushra Amiwala, Illinois candidate for Congress: Bushra Amiwala, candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 9th District, announced new endorsements from Next Gen Politics (IL and National Chapters), and the Northern Illinois American Muslim Alliance (NIAMA), as younger leaders, and some faith groups rally behind her campaign. “I’m honored to have the support of these organizations and their members,” Amiwala is quoted saying in a press release October 14, 2025. “They each represent the best of our district — engaged citizens, faith leaders, and organizers who care deeply about building a fairer, more inclusive future. We’re working together to ensure that every voice in this district is heard and represented.”

    * WMBD | 24-year-old Democrat challenges Sorensen: Montez Soliz is a 24-year-old Rockford man who graduated from Nothern Illinois University. He hasn’t held an elected position before, but he’s no stranger to politics. “I’ve been civically engaged early as I can remember,” he said. “Hearing the concerns and worries that our people are going through, whether it’s education, equity or economic justice, we need a representative that truly represents our district.”

    * WMBD | Small business owner looks to challenge Sorensen in 2026: Owner of Dame Fine Coffee wants to flip the Illinois 17th District red hoping to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen in 2026. Dillan Vancil is a small business owner that has seven shops across Central and West Central Illinois including one in Chillicothe. Running as a Republican, he said the country needs to do more to support small businesses.

    * Evanston Now | Evanston to create its own ‘ICE-free zones’: The measure, however, lacks clear ways to enforce it, an issue also faced when Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed his executive order on Oct. 6 that dubbed Chicago property “ICE-free zones.” Multiple council members, staff, and Mayor Daniel Biss suggesting Evanston should do the same, the city’s top policy advisor, Liza Roberson-Young, told reporters after Monday’s meeting.

    * Forest Park Review | Emergency room doc Thomas Fisher runs for Congress: Come March, residents of the 7th congressional district will vote in a Democratic primary on the successor to Congressman Danny Davis, who, in July, announced he was retiring after nearly 30 years.   […] While, if elected, Fisher would advocate for lower health care costs and expanding access to care, he said the way to address the root causes of the poor health that he sees daily is by “creating an economy that honors our lives.”

    * Capitol City Now | Candidate for U.S. Senate: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi: Over the weekend, journalists from around the state gathered in Springfield to get a chance to meet many of the announced candidates for a seat in the U.S. Senate from Illinois in next year’s election. The winner will replace incumbent Sen. Dick Durbin, who is retiring. At the University of Illinois Springfield Saturday, WTAX’s Dave Dahl and Will Stevenson talked with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi. This is the first of a number of conversations airing on the WTAX Morning Newswatch over the next several weeks.

       

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  1. - DuPage Saint - Tuesday, Oct 14, 25 @ 12:52 pm:

    We are blessed with so many candidates that are going to bring health care for everyone bring equity and diversity and fairness. Provide cheap housing lower insurance and food prices. Or if you prefer we have candidates that will bring America back, stop all the vote fraud and crime and restore our values. I just wish any candidate would tell me how they are going to accomplish any of these goals. Just give me a Congress person that works hard and shows up not shows off.


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