2026-03-18
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Hey there, it's the NPR Politics Podcast.
I'm Tamara Keith.
I cover the White House.
I'm Elena Moore.
I cover politics.
And I'm Domenico Montanero, senior political editor and correspondent.
Today on the show, it's primary day in Illinois.
And in the suburbs of Chicago, 15 Democrats,
15 are competing for an open house seat in a safe blue district.
The race offers clues for how Democratic voters see their party's future.
Elena, you spent some time in the district.
Tell us about the race.
Yeah, well, you know, Democrats have two battles going on right now.
They're trying to flip seats, but they're also trying to create the next generation of Democratic leaders
that get people excited.
And if you look at this district, it kind of shows that dynamic on display.
Illinois' ninth district is held by Jan Shikowski.
She's 81 years old, and she's retiring after this term.
And there are, like you said, 15 Democrats hungry to take that spot with the top.