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Democrat
Phil Andrew
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois
Democrat
IL-09 Democratic nominee?
$1.1M
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
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 roleFBI special agent
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationIllinois
BackgroundFBI special agent
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Notable personal detailsPhilip Jerome Andrew is a Democratic candidate who ran for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District. He is a former FBI special agent and hostage/crisis negotiator and has worked in gun-violence prevention advocacy. Andrew is also the principal of PAX Group, LLC, a crisis and conflict consultancy based in Illinois.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanded federal investment in affordability measures (housing, childcare, healthcare), stronger regulation of corporations and price-gouging, and reinvesting in agencies and programs to grow clean-energy jobs and resilience. Emphasizes strengthening supports for working families and small businesses rather than advocating tax cuts.
Healthcare
Supports the Affordable Care Act and expanding Medicaid and community health services, and describes healthcare as a human right. Advocates defending and improving the ACA to reduce cost barriers and expand access to care.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a secure border while also creating a fair, achievable path to citizenship for Dreamers, long-term residents, TPS holders, and essential workers. Calls to end family separation, shut down for-profit detention centers, ensure humane treatment and due process for migrants, and hold ICE legally accountable. Also supports workforce development and labor protections for immigrant communities and immigrant-owned businesses.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting reproductive rights and calls for defending access to reproductive health; endorses codifying Roe v. Wade. Advocates for healthcare as a human right and expanding access to care including Medicaid and the ACA.
Climate & Energy
Supports federal investment in clean energy generation, grid modernization, workforce training for clean‑tech jobs, renewables investment, and aligning federal procurement with net‑zero goals; prioritizes Great Lakes preservation and climate resilience for frontline communities.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks, extreme risk protection orders (red flag laws), safe firearm storage, and other gun safety measures while emphasizing evidence-based public safety strategies and collaboration with law enforcement and communities. Endorsed by Brady PAC and frames gun-violence prevention as a central issue informed by his experience as a survivor and former FBI hostage negotiator.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Phil Andrew is in the news because he is running in the crowded Democratic primary for Illinois’s 9th Congressional District, where 15 Democrats are competing to replace retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky. The race has been a major focus of the Illinois primaries and is still being tracked as votes are counted and the field narrows. Coverage around the contest has also highlighted broader debates in the district, including questions about representation and the changing makeup of the electorate.
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Articles
N5NBC 5 Chicago6 months ago
Illinois 9th District U.S. House: Live election results
Neutral
SLShaw Local Enewspapers7 months ago
2026 Election Questionnaire: Phil Andrew, U.S. House of Representatives, 9th District
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CTChicago Tribune6 months ago
9th Congressional District
Neutral
CTChicago Tribune6 months ago
What to know for Tuesday's election
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Latest Polls
IL-09 Democratic nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Phil Andrew currently averages 3.5%, ranking 6th in this race, 1.0 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 3.5%Position: 6thMargin: -1.0 ptsLatest poll: 7.0% (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
$1.4M
$1.1M
$707.9K
$354.0K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.4M
$0.00
$1.4M
$88.5K
Source: FEC
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