Crowded Democratic primary emerges in Illinois’ 2nd District race to replace US Rep. Robin Kelly

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date March 5, 2026, 6:04 a.m.
Last Updated March 5, 2026, 6:04 a.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/05/illinois-2nd-district-crowded-democratic-primary-emerges-in-illinois-2nd-district-race-to-replace-us-rep-robin-kelly/

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The candidates are as varied as the Democratic Party itself: a legacy name shadowed by controversy, a big-money-backed moderate, a dyed-in-the-wool progressive and seven more. But the crowded field in the March 17 Democratic primary vying to represent the [ Illinois 2nd Congressional District ][4] ...