Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), a vocal progressive, will retire at the end of the current 119th Congress following more than a quarter century in Congress, paving the way for a new-generation Democratic successor.
“It is now time for me to pass the baton,” Schakowsky said in a statement after disclosing her decision at a Chicago luncheon Monday. “We are so fortunate in the 9th District that there are dozens of talented leaders, advocates, and organizers who know our community and who are ready to lead the charge as we fight back against the extreme MAGA agenda and President Donald Trump’s ...