| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 8, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 8, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/08/illinois-9th-district-race-tests-long-jewish-legacy-in-15-way-democratic-party-fight-to-succeed-schakowsky/ |
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For nearly eight decades, Illinois’ 9th Congressional District has been a
Democratic stronghold with an almost unbroken tradition of Jewish representation
— a political lineage stretching back to the aftermath of World War II and
shaped by generations of voters clustered around historically Jewish s...