U.S. House Illinois District 9 Primary

About This Race

The U.S. House Illinois District 9 Primary election will be held on June 16, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 9th congressional district. The district, centered in Chicago's northwest suburbs, is currently represented by Democrat Jan Schakowsky, who is running for re-election.

Candidates

• Jan SchakowskyINC
• John Fitzgerald

Important Dates

Election Date

June 16, 2026

Registration Deadline

May 21, 2026

Early Voting Starts

June 3, 2026

Early Voting Ends

June 15, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the Illinois primary, registered voters must be affiliated with a party or may choose a ballot publicly at the polling place. Voters can register online through the Illinois State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at county clerk's offices. Early voting begins June 3 and runs through June 15, with Election Day voting on June 16 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must show a valid ID if voting for the first time by mail or if challenged at the polls; otherwise, ID is not required for most voters.