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Democrats, including many already being targeted by the GOP, were endorsed by the abortion rights group EMILY’s List.

House Democrats issues’ conference sees lawmakers across party’s ideological spectrum embrace idea of president’s re-election

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The last Black female to hold an elected House leadership spot was Rep. Shirley Chisholm, D-N.Y., — an Underwood role model — in 1977.

WASHINGTON — House Democrats continued Thursday to set their leadership team for the next Congress, approving outgoing House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn as assistant Democratic leader and picking four members to run the caucus’ messaging arm, among other posts.

House Democrats approved outgoing House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn as assistant Democratic leader, among other posts.

WASHINGTON — With promises to do “hard, unglamorous” work, help colleagues connect with constituents and navigate an ever changing media landscape, House Democrats are competing for open posts in the party’s leadership.

With top jobs settled, Democrats are vying for roles in the next Congress that include party messaging and managing the caucus.

In a district Joe Biden won by 10 points in 2020, Sean Casten was locked in a virtual tie with Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau.

CHICAGO — Politicians fanned out across the state on the final weekend of the 2022 general election campaign, led by President Joe Biden who spoke in Joliet on Saturday amid concerns that a Republican surge on Election Day could cost Democrats control of both Illinois’ political agenda and Congress.