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“For the last 26 years, I have had the distinct honor and privilege of representing the 9th Congressional District of Illinois, my lifelong home and the best district in the nation. Today, it is with profound gratitude and the utmost appreciation for my constituents that I announce my decision not to seek reelection at the end of my current term. It is now time for me to pass the baton.
“We are so fortunate in the 9th District that there are dozens of talented leaders, advocates, and organizers who know our community and who are ready to lead the charge as we fight back against the extreme MAGA agenda and President Donald Trump’s shameful policies.” – Dem Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who won reelection last year by 37 points.
She last appeared here in 2014 when her GOP opponent declared that God sends tornadoes, autism and dementia because of LGBTQ rights.
A Republican hasn’t won her district in 77 years.
BREAKING: US Rep. Jan Schakowsky, congresswoman since 1999, announces she will not seek another term next yearhttps://t.co/YJpPoKNLRI
— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) May 5, 2025
Salute to Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a progressive champion who used her voice to fight for the little guys. The poor, the homeless, LGBTQ, women, etc. she empowered every citizen to action. Love that woman! pic.twitter.com/XfIJUqNihc
— Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (@SpeakerWelchIL) May 5, 2025
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky has been a fearless champion for working families, women, and seniors, and a tireless advocate for justice. She has also been a dear friend whose leadership will be deeply missed in Congress. My full statement on her decision not to seek reelection: pic.twitter.com/62pe8vEiIr
— Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (@CongressmanRaja) May 5, 2025
BREAKING: Jan Schakowsky, a leading progressive voice in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced Monday she would not seek a 15th term in office, setting off a free-for-all for a coveted seat representing much of Chicago’s North Side and north suburbs. @wttw
— Heather Cherone (@HeatherCherone) May 5, 2025
One of the best to ever represent Illinois!
Thank you Congresswoman @janschakowsky for your service to our country, our state, and to the Democratic Party. pic.twitter.com/Xk7MlEu09w
— IL Dem County Chairs’ Association (@ILDCCA) May 5, 2025