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Illinois Rep. Danny Davis won't seek reelection in 2026 - Roll Call

Democratic Rep. Danny K. Davis of Illinois will announce Thursday that he will not seek reelection next year, at the end of his 15th term.

Roll Call · Jul 31, 2025

Key House primary results: Davis wins, Kaptur to face Merrin - Roll Call

Incumbents faced tough challengers while candidates battled for open seats and nominations in battleground districts in Illinois and Ohio.

Roll Call · Mar 19, 2024

Eight House races to watch in Tuesday’s primaries - Roll Call

A vacant House seat in California could be filled Tuesday, while two incumbents in Illinois are on the hot seat.

Roll Call · Mar 18, 2024

Davis defeated Collins in Illinois’ 7th Congressional District on June 28, 2022

Incumbent Danny K. Davis, Kina Collins, and Denarvis Mendenhall ran in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 7th Congressional District on June 28, 2022. Davis, who has represented the district in Congress since 1997, won the primary with 52.3% of the vote. Collins received 45.3% of the vote, and Mendenhall received…

Ballotpedia · Jul 1, 2022

Delia Ramirez tops Gilbert Villegas for Congress; Jesse Jackson’s son on way to clinching nomination; Rep. Danny Davis in tight fight to keep his seat

Jonathan Jackson, son of civil rights icon the Rev. Jesse Jackson, opened a lead in a packed Democratic primary fight Tuesday night to grab the nomination to succeed U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 29, 2022

Jonathan Jackson wins 1st District congressional race, Danny Davis leads in 7th

The son of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. beat 16 other Democrats, while longtime Congressman Davis defeated a progressive rival.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2022

When it comes to Black politics, the changing of the guard can feel like a betrayal

The 1st Congressional District primary to replace the retiring U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Illinois had 17 challengers, while one strong opponent was trying to upend the legendary U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2022

Illinois primary Tuesday: The latest on outside money flooding into congressional primary races

Who will survive in Illinois incumbent contests? On the Democratic side, it’s Sean Casten vs Mary Newman; and for Republicans, it’s Mary Miller vs Rodney Davis.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2022

Even before the primary votes are in, a pitched battle is brewing over cultural issues between the GOP and Democrats

CHICAGO — In the final weekend before Tuesday’s primary election, the disparity in campaigning between Republicans running for governor and the Democratic incumbent they hope to replace foreshadows a fall general election campaign in which culture wars will likely take center stage.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 27, 2022

Crunch time for multiple incumbents as seven states hold elections

WASHINGTON — There’s a pair of member versus member primaries in Illinois, incumbents facing elimination in Mississippi runoffs and an empty seat being filled in Nebraska on Tuesday as seven states hold elections.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2022