Illinois's 9th Congressional District

Illinois's 9th Congressional District is represented by Janice Schakowsky (Democrat), who has held the seat since 1999. Schakowsky has an overall VoteSee report card grade of D, voted in 93% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 95% of the time. The district includes Chicago, Evanston, and Skokie. It takes in all or part of 3 counties, and 83% of residents live in Cook County. About 745,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $92,513.

Current Representative

Janice Schakowsky (Democrat) has represented Illinois's 9th Congressional District since 1999.

VoteSee report card grade: D
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 93% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 95%

See Janice Schakowsky's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Illinois 9th District

Winner: Daniel Biss.

This is an open seat: Janice Schakowsky is not running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Daniel Biss (Democratic): raised $3.4M, $609K cash on hand
John Elleson (Republican)

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 745,003
Median household income: $92,513
Median age: 41
Median home value: $395,100
Bachelor's degree or higher: 56.2%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Schakowsky Voted Recently

No on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1013) to amend the Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) plans, and for other purposes. (Nov 10, 2026) — Passed
Not Voting on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Not Voting on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

Nay on National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon. (Jun 4, 2026) — Failed
Yea on Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (May 13, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Illinois's 9th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Sidney Yates — Democrat (1965–1999)
Edward Finnegan — Democrat (1963–1965)
Sidney Yates — Democrat (1949–1963)
Robert Twyman — Republican (1947–1949)
Alexander Resa — Democrat (1945–1947)
Charles Dewey — Republican (1941–1945)
James McAndrews — Democrat (1935–1941)
Frederick Britten — Republican (1913–1935)
Lynden Evans — Democrat (1911–1913)
Henry Boutell — Republican (1903–1911)
Robert Hitt — Republican (1895–1903)
Hamilton Wheeler — Republican (1893–1895)

Where the District Is

Illinois's 9th Congressional District covers 168 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Cook County (part): 83% of residents
McHenry County (part): 12% of residents
Lake County (part): 6% of residents

Largest communities

Chicago (part)
Evanston
Skokie (part)
Glenview (part)
Niles (part)
Morton Grove
Crystal Lake (part)
Buffalo Grove (part)