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Phil Andrew
Phil Andrew
IL-09 Democratic nominee?
$515.0K
MAR 24, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFounder and Principal, PAX Group (crisis and conflict management consultancy)
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationIllinois
BackgroundFounder and Principal, PAX Group (crisis and conflict management consultancy)
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EducationUniversity of Illinois, B.A. in History
Notable personal detailsPhilip Jerome Andrew is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District (2026). He is the founder and principal of PAX Group, a crisis and conflict management consultancy, and previously served about 21 years with the FBI as a special agent and hostage negotiator. He has worked on gun violence prevention and public safety initiatives and is a survivor of the 1988 Winnetka (Hubbard Woods School) shooting.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanded federal investment in affordability measures (housing, childcare, healthcare), stronger regulation of corporations and price-gouging, and reinvesting in agencies and programs to grow clean-energy jobs and resilience. Emphasizes strengthening supports for working families and small businesses rather than advocating tax cuts.
Healthcare
Supports the Affordable Care Act and expanding Medicaid and community health services, and describes healthcare as a human right. Advocates defending and improving the ACA to reduce cost barriers and expand access to care.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a secure border while also creating a fair, achievable path to citizenship for Dreamers, long-term residents, TPS holders, and essential workers. Calls to end family separation, shut down for-profit detention centers, ensure humane treatment and due process for migrants, and hold ICE legally accountable. Also supports workforce development and labor protections for immigrant communities and immigrant-owned businesses.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting reproductive rights and calls for defending access to reproductive health; endorses codifying Roe v. Wade. Advocates for healthcare as a human right and expanding access to care including Medicaid and the ACA.
Climate & Energy
Supports federal investment in clean energy generation, grid modernization, workforce training for clean‑tech jobs, renewables investment, and aligning federal procurement with net‑zero goals; prioritizes Great Lakes preservation and climate resilience for frontline communities.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks, extreme risk protection orders (red flag laws), safe firearm storage, and other gun safety measures while emphasizing evidence-based public safety strategies and collaboration with law enforcement and communities. Endorsed by Brady PAC and frames gun-violence prevention as a central issue informed by his experience as a survivor and former FBI hostage negotiator.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Phil Andrew is in the mix in the crowded Democratic primary for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, where candidates are competing to replace retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky. The race has drawn attention for its focus on affordability issues like healthcare, housing, and cost of living, as well as debate over outside money and broader national issues. Some coverage has also highlighted discussion about representation in the district, including questions about expectations around Jewish representation amid changing demographics.
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Articles
SLShaw Local Enewspapers4 months ago
2026 Election Questionnaire: Phil Andrew, U.S. House of Representatives, 9th District
Positive
UNU.S. News & World Report3 months ago
Factbox-Ten US House Races to Watch in 2026
Neutral
SLShaw Local Enewspapers3 months ago
Most Democrats in 9th Congressional race cite affordability as top issue
Neutral
CTChicago Tribune3 months ago
Big money, national issues fuel Illinois 9th district Dem primary
Neutral
Polls
IL-09 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
IL-09 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Phil Andrew for IL-09 Democratic nominee?
Bruce Leon
Public figure
Bruce Leon endorsed Phil Andrew in the Illinois 9th congressional district Democratic primary.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.4M
$1.1M
$707.9K
$354.0K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.4M
$0.00
$1.4M
$88.5K
Source: FEC