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IL-09 Democratic nominee?
$515.0K
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSchool Board Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationIllinois
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BackgroundSchool board member (Skokie School District 73.5 Board of Education)
EducationDePaul University (attended)
Notable personal detailsBushra Amiwala is a Skokie, Illinois elected official and Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District (2026). She has served on the Skokie School District 73.5 Board of Education since 2019 and has also run for Cook County Board of Commissioners (13th District) in 2018. She previously worked at Google as a solutions consultant (2020–2025).
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports a people-first, progressive economic agenda that emphasizes protecting Social Security and Medicare, opposing policies that provide handouts to the wealthy, strengthening workers’ rights, and pursuing measures such as a living wage and student debt relief. Prioritizes government investment in social programs and affordable healthcare (Medicare for All).
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and describes healthcare as a human right; also backs creating a robust public option as an immediate step to expand coverage and lower costs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports dismantling or major reform of ICE, ending ICE raids, reinstating DACA, granting immediate legal status to DREAMers, and creating a pathway to legal status for immigrant families.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding access to reproductive healthcare, including abortion services, and describes abortion as healthcare that should be available and accessible to all people.
Climate & Energy
Supports the Green New Deal and a transition to renewable energy, framing climate action as necessary to combat climate change, promote environmental justice, and create green jobs.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports common-sense gun laws including universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons, and favors investing in community programs to reduce gun violence. Frames gun violence as a public health crisis and includes these policies among campaign priorities.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Bushra Amiwala is in the news as one of the many Democrats running in the crowded primary for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, competing to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky. The race is centered on affordability, with candidates highlighting plans to lower costs like healthcare and housing. Coverage also points to broader tensions shaping the contest, including outside money and debates over representation in a changing district, as the March 17, 2026 primary approaches.
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Articles
CTChicago Tribune4 months ago
Consider all demographic groups when voting
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SLShaw Local Enewspapers3 months ago
Most Democrats in 9th Congressional race cite affordability as top issue
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CTChicago Tribune3 months ago
Big money, national issues fuel Illinois 9th district Dem primary
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CTChicago Tribune4 months ago
Illinois 9th District race tests long Jewish legacy
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Polls
IL-09 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.2M
$886.1K
$590.7K
$295.4K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.2M
$195.8K
$985.7K
$65.7K
Source: FEC
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