Politics & Government
Schakowsky Wins 9th Congressional Over Wolfe
Republican Challenger Tim Wolfe made a strong showing in the race for the 9th Congressional district, but Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky beat it back.
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Longtime Democratic Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky faces a challenge from Republican Tim Wolfe in the 9th Congressional District.
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Learn about the candidates and the race on Patch's Ninth Congressional District Election Central page.
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Update 9:13 p.m. - This one seems to be over and it looks like Schakowksy will continute to represent the 9th District. She has about a 30,000 vote lead with 306 of 336 precincts reporting.
Schakowsky previously served in the Illinois State Legislature, and identifies herself as a champion of consumers, seniors and the middle class. Her answers to Patch's candidate questionnaire can be seen here.
Wolfe has a tax and accounting practice in Mount Prospect and has not previously run for or held elected or appointed office. He describes himself as a public-spirited citizen. His answers to Patch candidate questionnaire can be seen here.
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