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Kevin Morrison

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois

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Democrat

Kevin Morrison

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois

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IL-08 Democratic nominee?

$92.7K

MAR 24, 2026

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4%chance to win

$92.7K

MAR 24, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleCommissioner

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

LocationIllinois

BackgroundCook County Commissioner

EducationDePaul University (studied Political Science, Environmental Science, and LGBTQ Studies)

Notable personal detailsKevin B. Morrison is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois' 8th Congressional District (2026) and a Cook County Commissioner representing the 15th District. He was elected county commissioner in 2018 and reelected in 2022. He attended DePaul University, studying political science, environmental science, and LGBTQ studies, and has worked on political campaigns and in congressional constituent/outreach roles.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports avoiding new or regressive taxes, opposing tax increases on middle-class families, and pursuing revenue by closing corporate tax loopholes and offering tax incentives for small business growth.

Healthcare

Supports achieving universal healthcare by creating a public health insurance option, strengthening and expanding Medicaid, and expanding and strengthening the Affordable Care Act; also supports strengthening Medicare (including adding dental and vision) and expanding access to mental and behavioral health care while holding insurers and pharma accountable.

Immigration & Border

Supports expanding legal pathways to status and protecting due process for immigrants while limiting enforcement powers of ICE; proposes measures to require ICE agents to be identified, wear body cameras, and be limited to detentions with legal warrants; calls for investigations into ICE conduct and for pathways to legal status for people contributing to the economy.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports codifying Roe v. Wade and affirms support for reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy; pledges to protect reproductive rights, expand access to contraceptives, and invest in women’s health clinics.

Climate & Energy

Supports a national strategy to address the climate crisis with a pathway to carbon neutrality, returning electric vehicle grants, and significant investment in solar power and clean energy adoption. Emphasizes speeding the transition to carbon-neutral technology while pursuing clean energy incentives and investments.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports measures to confront gun violence including defending Cook County’s assault weapons ban and strengthening enforcement to get illegal guns off the streets by licensing gun dealers and cracking down on straw purchases. Frames gun violence as a public‑health and public‑safety issue and opposes the influence of the NRA.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedSep 2, 2026

Kevin Morrison is in the news because he ran in the crowded Democratic primary for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, where results were pending and he was one of the main contenders. He also took part in candidate forums on major issues like Israel and Gaza and was among the Democrats in the race who signed an anti-corruption pledge. More recently, he was one of the candidates defeated by Melissa Bean in the primary.

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Articles

CTChicago Tribune6 months ago