Congress is on track for record retirements. In Illinois, that's created a candidate frenzy
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Candidate for Illinois' 7th Congressional District Jason Friedman participates in a forum Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)Democratic candidates for Congress, State Sen. Laura Fine, center, speaks as Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, left, and Kat Abughazaleh listen to her during U.S. House 9th District primary debate, in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Cook County Commissioner and candidate for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District Donna Miller attends a forum hosted by the Democratic Women of the Southland Region, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Chicago Heights, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), left, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), center, and Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D), smile as they wait for U.S. senate Democratic Primary Debate in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Candidate for Illinois' 7th Congressional District Jason Friedman participates in a forum Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)