Sen. Laura Fine announces bid for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District

CHICAGO — State Senator Laura Fine announced Tuesday that she is running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, just a day after Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky announced that she would not be seeking reelection.

“I’ve spent my career fighting that fight, passing historic legislation that puts people over special interests,” Fine said in a release shared on Tuesday morning. “I want to build on Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky’s legacy, serving as a steadfast progressive representative for Illinois’ 9th.”

Fine said she is pledging to “bring her years of experience fighting for Illinois families to the halls of Washington.”

Fine, a Glenview native, represented the 17th district of Illinois between 2013 and 2019. She assumed her current role in 2019.

The state’s 9th Congressional District covers parts of Cook and McHenry counties.

Fine’s announcement comes just a day after Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who has served the state’s 9th Congressional District since 1999, announced that she would not seek another term.

Fine is just the latest to join the race. Last week, Chicagoan Justin Ford, announced his bid for the seat.