Progressive stalwart Rep. Jan Schakowsky announces retirement - Roll Call Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a staunch progressive Democrat, announced Monday that she will not seek another term in Congress. Roll Call · May 5, 2025
Democratic Rep. Announces He Won't Seek Reelection Due To Return Of Cancer: 'The Sun Is Setting On My Time In Public Service' Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly said he won't seek re-election after his term ends as his cancer has returned. He will also cease to be the party's ranking member in the House Oversight Committee Latin Times · Apr 28, 2025
Another Democratic Lawmaker Reportedly Plans To Retire As Generational Shift Intensifies Rep. Jan Schakowsky has told colleagues she plans to retire at the end of her term rather than seek reelection, marking a new departure from a Democrat in Congress Latin Times · Apr 24, 2025
At the Races: Only the young - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including primary challenges and fundraising reports. Roll Call · Apr 17, 2025
Who Are The Young Democrats Challenging The Old Guard As The Party Determines Its Future Democrats in their 20s and 30s across the country are launching primary bids ahead of the 2026 elections in hopes of ousting career politicians. Latin Times · Apr 14, 2025
At the Races: TikTok-ing their way to victory - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including tariffs, the budget and the midterms. Roll Call · Apr 10, 2025
‘What if we didn’t suck?’: the leftist influencer who wants to campaign for Congress differently Kat Abughazaleh has been critical of what she describes as Democrats’ lack of vision and says the party has lost touch with many of its voters, especially young people The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2025
Can a TikTok star make it to Congress? In an interview, Kat Abughazaleh explained why she's running to unseat a fellow a Democrat in Illinois Salon · Apr 2, 2025
Democrats have never been so angry. Who will step up and lead them? At rallies, town halls and protests, voters are unleashing their fury with Donald Trump, stoking what some believe is a populist backlash The Guardian - US · Mar 30, 2025
TikTok star says she is running for Congress weeks after Elon Musk’s lawyers questioned her over tweets ‘We need a makeover,’ the 26-year-old progressive liberal influencer declared The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025
Influencer Announces Run For Congress After Revealing She Was Questioned By Elon Musk's Lawyers: 'I'm Not Scared' A 26-year-old influencer launched a congressional bid for Illinois' 9th District, while revealing she was recently questioned by Elon Musk's lawyers. Latin Times · Mar 24, 2025