Abughazaleh, who formerly worked for left-wing organization Media Matters, was one of 15 Democrats jockeying to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky ...

The lieutenant governor defeated Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, as well as seven other contenders, in Tuesday's primary....

Fifteen Democratic hopefuls were vying to replace Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the state's 9th Congressional District....