Illinois heads to elect next senator and five congressional district candidates

Midwestern state has a slate of competitive races with money flowing in from donors including Aipac

voteinorout on Instagram: "#KevinRyan is running in Illinois’ Democratic primary, presenting himself as a reform-focused candidate pushing for economic fairness and stronger accountability in government. The race has become part of a broader debate about the direction of the party. #Illinois #Politics #Elections⁠ ⁠ #KevinRyan is an Illinois Democratic candidate campaigning on issues such as affordability, public services, and reducing corporate influence in politics. His campaign messaging has emphasized the need to address rising costs facing working families while strengthening transparency in government. Illinois primaries determine which candidates advance to the general election, making these contests a key step in shaping the state’s political representation in Washington and state government.⁠ —⁠ ⁠ This is just a taste of the messages I receive every day. Your vote is your power. And no one controls that power but you. The machine will try to do so—don’t let them.⁠ ⁠ In this Democratic primary, vote with your heart. Follow @votekevinryan for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"

8 likes, 2 comments - voteinorout on March 16, 2026: "#KevinRyan is running in Illinois’ Democratic primary, presenting himself as a reform-focused candidate pushing for economic fairness and stronger accountability in government. The race has become part of a broader debate about the direction of the party. #Illinois #Politics #Elections⁠ ⁠ #KevinRyan is an Illinois Democratic candidate campaigning on issues such as affordability, public services, and reducing corporate influence in politics. His campaign messaging has emphasized the need to address rising costs facing working families while strengthening transparency in government. Illinois primaries determine which candidates advance to the general election, making these contests a key step in shaping the state’s political representation in Washington and state government.⁠ —⁠ ⁠ This is just a taste of the messages I receive every day. Your vote is your power. And no one controls that power but you. The machine will try to do so—don’t let them.⁠ ⁠ In this Democratic primary, vote with your heart. Follow @votekevinryan for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".

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voteinorout on Instagram: "ICYMI #DylanBlaha is campaigning in Illinois ahead of the Democratic primary, presenting himself as a progressive candidate focused on economic fairness, working-class representation, and government accountability. #Illinois #Politics #Elections⁠ ⁠ #DylanBlaha has built his campaign around issues including affordability, housing costs, and public investment in communities. His messaging emphasizes reducing corporate influence in politics and expanding opportunities for working families. Illinois primary elections determine which candidates advance to the general election, making the race a key step for voters deciding who they want representing them in government.⁠ —⁠ ⁠ Coming soon: my endorsements for the Illinois primary. Don’t forget to vote by March 17th! Follow @dylanblahaforcongress for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"

0 likes, 0 comments - voteinorout on March 16, 2026: "ICYMI #DylanBlaha is campaigning in Illinois ahead of the Democratic primary, presenting himself as a progressive candidate focused on economic fairness, working-class representation, and government accountability. #Illinois #Politics #Elections⁠ ⁠ #DylanBlaha has built his campaign around issues including affordability, housing costs, and public investment in communities. His messaging emphasizes reducing corporate influence in politics and expanding opportunities for working families. Illinois primary elections determine which candidates advance to the general election, making the race a key step for voters deciding who they want representing them in government.⁠ —⁠ ⁠ Coming soon: my endorsements for the Illinois primary. Don’t forget to vote by March 17th! Follow @dylanblahaforcongress for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".

Illinois primaries showcase the rise of the bizarro-world super PAC

The cash, much of it from the crypto and AI industries as well as AIPAC, is swamping races throughout the state.