Illinois' 2nd Congressional District
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Recent News About Illinois' 2nd Congressional District
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From McLean County Times
Independence Party’s Calvin Coleman to run in GOP primary for Illinois 2nd District
Calvin Coleman, a 46-year-old mechanic, small business owner and political reform advocate, announced this week that he will run in the Republican primary for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District on March 17, 2026, while continuing to identify with the newly formed Independence Party aligned with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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2nd Congressional District candidate Ramos: ‘Chicagoans have wised up and now they’re standing up for their right to choose leadership that will benefit the people’
Ashley Ramos, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, has claimed that Chicagoans are increasingly seeking leadership that prioritizes their welfare over political establishment interests after the recent crisis involving illegal immigrants. Ramos asserted that the Democratic Party can no longer take the voters in the City of Chicago for granted.
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2nd Congressional District candidate Ramos: ‘Every abortion is an empty crib for an illegals child and the federal funds to support them’
Ashley Ramos, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, recently made a controversial statement linking abortion with illegal immigration. The remark was made in response to her opponent, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly's (D-Ill.), stance on abortion as the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade is observed.
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2nd Congressional District candidate Ramos: ‘Mayor Brandon Johnson is willing to trade frozen citizens losing their lives to brutal temperatures’
Ashley Ramos, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, has voiced her concerns about the allocation of resources in Chicago, accusing Mayor Brandon Johnson of prioritizing the needs of illegal migrants over those of the city's vulnerable citizens during severe winter conditions. Ramos implies a link between delayed body removal operations and resource allocation towards addressing the needs of illegal migrants.
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2nd Congressional District candidate Ramos: ‘’I support the death of the preborn’ that’s another way to make room for your new voting demographic huh?’
Ashley Ramos, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, has leveled criticism at Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, accusing him of leveraging a pro-abortion stance to appeal to a new voting demographic. According to Ramos, Johnson has turned to this messaging in response to dwindling popularity.
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2nd Congressional District candidate Ramos: ‘We are expected to foot the bill for runaway liberal politicians’
Ashley Ramos, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, has publicly criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker's appeal to state lawmakers for an additional $160 million to address the migrant crisis in Chicago. Ramos voiced her concerns about the potential burden on taxpayers and disparaged what she termed as financial support for "runaway liberal politicians."
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2nd Congressional District candidate Ramos: ‘Looking forward to welcoming Dom Lucre to Chicago’
Ashley Ramos, a candidate for the U.S. Representative position at Illinois' 2nd Congressional District, has expressed anticipation for the forthcoming visit of Dominick Andrew McGee, popularly known as Dom Lucre, to Chicago. Ramos urged the public to follow Lucre on Twitter.
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2nd Congressional District candidate Ramos: ‘The Democratic machine has been manipulating elections and lying to the public for years’
Ashley Ramos, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, has accused Democrats of election manipulation and public deception. Ramos alleges that the Democratic party has consistently interfered in elections and disseminated misinformation through censorship efforts.
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2nd Congressional District candidate Ramos: ‘I wonder if Robin Kelly is willing to denounce the Governor of her state, since she’s so opposed to gun violence’
Ashley Ramos, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, has raised questions on social media regarding her opponent U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly’s (D-Ill.) stance on gun issues. Ramos questioned whether Kelly, a vocal advocate of restrictions on gun ownership, would denounce Governor J.B. Pritzker whose family opened a gun range in Wisconsin just as he signed a controversial gun ban and registry.
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2nd Congressional District candidate Ramos on 2024 Republican Lincoln Day Dinner: ‘So honored to have 3 gold star families attending this year!’
Ashley Ramos, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, has expressed her deep honor at having three Gold Star families in attendance at the upcoming 2024 Republican Lincoln Day Dinner. The presence of Gold Star families adds a poignant and significant element to the event, acknowledging the sacrifices made by those who have lost loved ones in military service.
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2nd Congressional District candidate Ramos: ‘If you take on the responsibility of being the people’s voice, you must show up and vote in their best interests’
Ashley Ramos, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, criticized incumbent U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), accusing her of neglecting her duty to represent parents by not voting on a bill related to parental rights. Ramos contends that Kelly prioritized personal promotion over representing constituents.
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2nd Congressional District candidate Ramos: ‘I firmly disagree with this reallocation of funds!’
Ashley Ramos, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, has expressed strong disagreement with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's decision to allocate $95 million from the city's budget surplus to address the rising costs associated with the influx of thousands of undocumented migrants.
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2nd Congressional District candidate Ramos: ‘A caravan is headed to the US Border and could be the largest ever at over 15,000 people’
Ashley Ramos, a 2nd Congressional District candidate, voiced apprehension about the sizable migrant caravan approaching the US-Mexico border, cautioning that it could potentially exceed 15,000 people and become the largest on record.
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Lynch wins primary in the 2nd Congressional District: 'It's time to put regular Americans in Washington'
Thomas Lynch won the Republican primary in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District.
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From Kankakee Times
Incumbent Kelly wins 2nd Congressional District race
Democrat Robin Kelly has won the 2nd Congressional District against Republican David Merkle.