Meredith Shiner
Illinois Democratic Senate nominee?
$1.5M
MAR 18, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommunications consultant
Political ideologyProgressive Independent
LocationIllinois
BackgroundCommunications consultant
EducationDuke University
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Notable personal detailsMeredith Shiner is a Chicago-based communications consultant and professional writer who runs Meredith Shiner Media, LLC. She previously worked as a national political reporter in Washington, D.C., with bylines in outlets including Politico, Roll Call, and Congressional Quarterly. She is a contributing editor at The New Republic.
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Positions
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate has publicly criticized legislation that would criminalize medical providers and restrict reproductive-health decision-making, describing a personal pregnancy experience to argue against punitive bans. She frames these laws as threats to patient–doctor decision-making and reproductive-health care.
News
Meredith Shiner is in the news as part of the crowded Illinois primary season, where several open congressional and statewide races are drawing heavy attention. The biggest recent focus is the March 17 primary, especially the competitive 9th District race and the broader Democratic contests in Illinois. Recent coverage also highlights voter concerns about mail-in ballots after a USPS postmark policy change, which could affect how ballots are counted.
Suburban voters turn out in key Congressional primary battles
Chicago and suburban Democratic voters more likely to vote for candidates who fought ICE, poll finds
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for March 14
Illinois sees a candidate frenzy for March primary
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