Jan Schakowsky
U.S. House · IL-9 · Democrats · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · IL-9
Biography
Overview
Jan Schakowsky is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Illinois's 9th congressional district, serving since 1999. She represents Chicago's North Side and northern suburbs including Evanston, Skokie, and Arlington Heights. Previously, she served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1991 to 1998. She announced in May 2025 that she would not seek reelection in 2026.
Career
Schakowsky has championed women's rights, consumer protection, and healthcare reform throughout her 26-year congressional tenure. She was an early and vocal supporter of Barack Obama and opposed the Iraq War. She has consistently advocated for a public option in healthcare and supports single-payer health insurance. She has been a champion of LGBT rights, product safety oversight, and protections for workers and minorities. She has also been active on issues affecting Assyrian communities and has supported various resolutions on foreign policy matters.
Prior political experience
Schakowsky won the 1998 Democratic primary for Illinois's 9th district with 45.14% of the vote, defeating state senator Howard Carroll (34.40%) and future Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker (20.48%). She won the general election with 75% of the vote. She has been reelected 13 times. Recent election results include: 2018 with 73.5% (213,368 votes), 2016 with 66.5% (217,306 votes), and 2014 with 66.1% (141,000 votes). She has represented one of the most liberal congressional districts in the United States, historically regarded as Illinois's "Jewish seat."
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
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Start a campaign targeting Jan SchakowskyOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | U.S. House IL-9 | 2025–present | In progress | Jan Schakowsky | — |
| 13th | U.S. House IL-9 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Jan Schakowsky | Jan Schakowsky |
| 12th | U.S. House IL-9 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Jan Schakowsky | Jan Schakowsky |
| 11th | U.S. House IL-9 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Jan Schakowsky | Jan Schakowsky |
| 10th | U.S. House IL-9 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Jan Schakowsky | Jan Schakowsky |
| 9th | U.S. House IL-9 | 2015–2017 | Term ended | Jan Schakowsky | Jan Schakowsky |
| 8th | U.S. House IL-9 | 2013–2015 | Term ended | Jan Schakowsky | Jan Schakowsky |
| 7th | U.S. House IL-9 | 2011–2013 | Term ended | Jan Schakowsky | Jan Schakowsky |
| 6th | U.S. House IL-9 | 2009–2011 | Term ended | Jan Schakowsky | Jan Schakowsky |
| 5th | U.S. House IL-9 | 2007–2009 | Term ended | Jan Schakowsky | Jan Schakowsky |
| 4th | U.S. House IL-9 | 2005–2007 | Term ended | Jan Schakowsky | Jan Schakowsky |
| 3rd | U.S. House IL-9 | 2003–2005 | Term ended | Jan Schakowsky | Jan Schakowsky |
| 2nd | U.S. House IL-9 | 2001–2003 | Term ended | Jan Schakowsky | Jan Schakowsky |
| 1st | U.S. House IL-9 | 1999–2001 | Term ended | — | Jan Schakowsky |
Committee assignments
- Commerce, Manufacturing, and TradeHouseRanking Member· 2025–present
- EnvironmentHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8423
To amend the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act with respect to the enforcement of certain provisions, and for other purposes.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8311
To expand the scope of the Do Not Call rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act to include all telephone subscribers, to expand the private right of action for calls in violation of those rules, and to modify the definition of the term "automatic telephone dialing system".
Apr 15, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7336
ALS Better Care Act
Feb 3, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7023
Affordable CHOICE Act
Jan 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6951
Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act
Jan 6, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6818
Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act
Dec 17, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6594
Medical Device Recall Improvement Act of 2025
Dec 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6116
Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2025
Nov 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5605
Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2025
Sep 26, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5489
Future Generations Protection Act
Sep 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8399
STAR Act
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8402
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase civics education programs, and for other purposes.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8397
To protect Moms and babies against climate change, and for other purposes.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8275
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Apr 14, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8241
Power for the People Act of 2026
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8205
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Apr 6, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8103
To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Cuba, and for other purposes.
Mar 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8108
End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2026
Mar 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8100
Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act
Mar 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8085
Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026
Mar 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. House IL-9 | Won | 66.06% |
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