What happened: Tensions over AIPAC’s influence in the Democratic Party, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s fundraising power and generational fights will be in the spotlight.
Cross-source context: The Hill highlights five Illinois Democrats are retiring from the House in 2026, with candidates duking it out for the party’s nod in primary elections on Tuesday. Jan Schakowsky, Robin Kelly, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and Danny Davis are leaving Congress. The Hill highlights darren Bailey (R) are projected to face each other for a November rematch in the Illinois governor’s race, according to Decision Desk HQ. Pritzker, who’s running for a third term, ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination. The Hill highlights four candidates are vying for the Republican nomination to face off with Gov. JB Pritzker (D) in Illinois’s gubernatorial election this November.
What to watch next: movement around primaries, illinois.