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Democrat
Bushra Amiwala
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois
IL-09 Democratic nominee?
$1.1M
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds — IL-09 Democratic nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
1%chance to win
$1.1MMAR 24, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleSchool Board Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age28 years old (Dec 30, 1997)
GenderFemale
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LocationIllinois
BackgroundActivist
EducationDePaul University (BS)
Notable personal detailsBushra Amiwala is an American activist and politician who has served on the Skokie School District 73.5 Board of Education since April 2019 and was re-elected in April 2023. She previously ran in the Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners (District 13) in 2018. She earned a BS from DePaul University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and has worked at Google.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports a people-first, progressive economic agenda that emphasizes protecting Social Security and Medicare, opposing policies that provide handouts to the wealthy, strengthening workers’ rights, and pursuing measures such as a living wage and student debt relief. Prioritizes government investment in social programs and affordable healthcare (Medicare for All).
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and describes healthcare as a human right; also backs creating a robust public option as an immediate step to expand coverage and lower costs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports dismantling or major reform of ICE, ending ICE raids, reinstating DACA, granting immediate legal status to DREAMers, and creating a pathway to legal status for immigrant families.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding access to reproductive healthcare, including abortion services, and describes abortion as healthcare that should be available and accessible to all people.
Climate & Energy
Supports the Green New Deal and a transition to renewable energy, framing climate action as necessary to combat climate change, promote environmental justice, and create green jobs.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports common-sense gun laws including universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons, and favors investing in community programs to reduce gun violence. Frames gun violence as a public health crisis and includes these policies among campaign priorities.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Bushra Amiwala is in the news because she is running in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District Democratic primary, a crowded race to replace retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky. The primary has drawn attention as part of a broader fight inside the Illinois Democratic Party between progressive and more moderate factions. Recent coverage has focused more on the district-wide contest and party dynamics than on any single new development involving Amiwala.
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Latest Polls
IL-09 Democratic nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Bushra Amiwala currently averages 4.5%, ranking 5th in this race, 2.6 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 4.5%Position: 5thMargin: -2.6 ptsLatest poll: 6.0% (Mar 9 - 10)Polls included: 9
Average recalculated from polls through Mar 9 - 10.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$1.2M
$886.6K
$591.0K
$295.5K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.2M
$58.8K
$1.1M
$62.4K
Source: FEC
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