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Normale Ansicht

Israel, Generational Divide Animate Democratic House Primaries in Illinois

17. März 2026 um 20:00
Crowded Democratic fields will determine the power of pro-Israel lobbying dollars and how eager voters are for a new crop of leaders.

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Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old progressive content creator and a former researcher for a left-wing media organization, represents a wave of younger and nontraditional candidates seeking to displace Democratic stalwarts in 2026.

Will Illinois’ Democratic Primary for Senate Divide Black Voters?

Two Black female candidates may split Democratic primary voters in Illinois, and anger is growing at well-funded efforts to widen the divide.

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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, left, and Representative Robin Kelly are at the center of a fight for Black voters in the Democratic primary race for Senate in Illinois.
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