2018 midterms Archives - Chronicle Media

State panel proposed to represent female interests

— August 13, 2018

Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia is proud to be the second Latina woman to hold the municipal office in the city’s more than 170-year history, but doesn’t want to celebrate the…

Roskam, Casten offer stark opposing views on Trump, taxes, abortion
— August 1, 2018

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam and challenger Sean Casten didn’t agree on much during a July 26 televised forum in downtown Chicago. Roskam, a six-term 6th District Republican,…
18th Congressional District race could feature a rematch
— January 25, 2018

The 2018 race for Congress in the 18th district may look a lot like the last one. Incumbent Republican Rep. Darin LaHood could have a rematch with Democrat Junius Rodriguez this November…
Hultgren has campaign cash, but seeks reelection in a volatile year
— December 26, 2017

Republican Randy Hultgren has smooth sailing ahead for renomination by his party for a fifth term in Congress in 2018. But after that, it could be a rougher road for the 51-year-old…

Democrats slam Roskam while advocating reforms, active agenda
— March 6, 2018

Democratic candidates for Congress accused incumbent Republican Peter Roskam of lacking accountability during a Glen Ellyn forum last week and each pledged to be more accessible and…
Democrats focus on four Illinois congressional races
— January 22, 2018

Betsy Dirksen Londrigan has logged more than 20,000 miles on her vehicle since announcing her candidacy. Kelly Mazeski, a breast-cancer survivor, announced her candidacy on the same…