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IL-02 Democratic nominee?
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MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney (trial and appellate)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationIllinois
BackgroundAttorney (trial and appellate)
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EducationPrinceton University (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsPatrick John Keating is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois' 2nd Congressional District. He is a Chicago-area trial and appellate attorney in private practice and has taught law as an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois Chicago. Keating has served as a school board president in the south suburbs and has described himself as a "common-sense" Democrat.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
Supports making health care more affordable for families but provides only general, non-specific language about healthcare on campaign materials and local coverage, without clear policy proposals or stance on specific reforms (e.g., Medicare expansion, public option, or ACA changes).
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 11, 2026
Patrick Keating is in the news because Chicago’s Democratic congressional primaries have become extremely expensive, with nearly $62 million spent so far. The race has drawn heavy direct donations and outside spending, including money tied to AIPAC and to supporters of AI and cryptocurrency interests. The surge in spending has also raised concerns about the influence of wealthy donors on the election.
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$14.7K
$11.0K
$7.4K
$3.7K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$14.7K
$0.00
$14.7K
$866.52
Source: FEC
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