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IL-09 Democratic nominee?
$515.0K
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationIllinois
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BackgroundIllinois state representative
EducationYale University — B.A., Sociology (Intensive) with concentrations in Economics/Anthropology (2012)
Notable personal detailsHoan Huynh is a Democratic politician serving in the Illinois House of Representatives for the 13th District (in office since January 2023). He was born in Vietnam and came to the United States as a refugee in the early 1990s. He earned a B.A. in sociology (with concentrations in economics and anthropology) from Yale University and an A.M. in policy from Harvard University, and has worked in social impact investing and social innovation roles before serving in office.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to healthcare through government programs and universal coverage measures, protecting reproductive healthcare, expanding mental-health access, and policies to make care and prescription drugs more affordable. Has sponsored legislation to expand Medicaid eligibility for employed persons with disabilities and to strengthen the safety-net hospital workforce.
Immigration & Border
Supports immigrant and refugee rights and has publicly criticized federal immigration enforcement actions in his district, advocating protection for immigrants and community awareness of legal rights. Emphasizes protecting immigrants from aggressive ICE/CBP actions while framing immigration as a human-rights and refugee issue.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting reproductive healthcare and protecting access to abortion, including codifying Roe v. Wade into Illinois law and making Illinois a sanctuary for abortion access. Advocates building legislation and infrastructure to help people from neighboring states obtain care.
Climate & Energy
Supports environmental justice and clean-energy priorities and is a member of the legislative Green Caucus; policy focus emphasizes investment in equitable environmental outcomes and transit infrastructure. Positions indicate alignment with Democratic climate goals such as clean energy incentives and environmental justice rather than opposition to emissions regulation or explicit support for expanded fossil-fuel production.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded gun safety measures including strengthened background checks and other regulations to reduce gun violence. Endorsed by major gun-violence-prevention groups, and has expressed support for increased protections and regulation around firearms.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Hoan Huynh is one of a large field of Democratic candidates running in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky. The race is centered on affordability issues like healthcare and housing, and it has also drawn attention to outside spending, including support from pro-Israel groups. The Democratic primary is scheduled for March 17, 2026.
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Articles
SLShaw Local Enewspapers3 months ago
Most Democrats in 9th Congressional race cite affordability as top issue
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CTChicago Tribune4 months ago
Consider all demographic groups when voting
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CTChicago Tribune4 months ago
Illinois 9th District race tests long Jewish legacy
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PPOLITICO4 months ago
AIPAC’s cash complicates crowded Illinois primaries
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Polls
IL-09 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.0M
$782.5K
$521.7K
$260.8K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.0M
$9.35
$1.0M
$69.2K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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