Laura Fine

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On May 6, 2025, Fine announced that she would run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Illinois's 9th congressional district, seeking to succeed retiring incumbent Jan Schakowsky. The field also includes her State Senator predecessor, Daniel Biss, journalist and social media influencer Kat Abughazaleh, high school educator David Abrevaya, and former FBI agent Phil Andrew. [6]

Fine said she wants to continue Schakowsky's "legacy... as a steadfast progressive representative" and to fight Donald Trump's economic policies. [7] Jewish Insider described her political platform as being more strongly "pro-Israel" than those of several opponents, and also described her as taking a more rigidly "pro-Israel" position than Schakowsky had. The outlet also reported that she had taken large donations from AIPAC and backed continued military aid to Israel which has been opposed by some House Democrats, including Schakowsky. [8] Fine publicly distanced herself from AIPAC and said she would not seek its endorsement. But in December 2025, AIPAC board president Michael Tuchin held a private fundraiser for Fine in Los Angeles. [9]

Personal life

Fine and her husband, Michael, have two sons. [10] Fine is Jewish. [8]

References

  1. ↑ "About Laura". Laura Fine for State Rep - 17th District Illinois. January 16, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  2. ↑ Robb, Tom (January 9, 2013). "Biss Fine Take Oath One Day Early". Journal & Topics. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  3. ↑ Miller, Rich (July 28, 2017). "Rep. Fine to run for Biss seat". Capitol Fax . Springfield, Illinois . Retrieved July 31, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Fine sworn in as State Senator". Illinois Senate Democrats. January 7, 2019. Archived from the original on April 7, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Senator Committees". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  6. ↑ Olander, Olivia (May 6, 2025). "Glenview state Sen. Laura Fine joins race to replace US Rep. Jan Schakowsky". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  7. ↑ Harrison, Alex (May 7, 2025). "Schakowsky's exit ignites race for 9th Congressional District". Evanston RoundTable. Archived from the original on May 13, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  8. 1 2 Kassel, Matthew (May 6, 2025). "Schakowsky retirement sets up Illinois Democratic primary battle over Mideast policy". Jewish Insider. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  9. ↑ Valdez, Akela Lacy, Jonah (December 16, 2025). "AIPAC Head Hosts Fundraiser for House Candidate Who Swears AIPAC Isn't Backing Her". The Intercept. Retrieved December 31, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. ↑ "Representative Biography". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
Laura Fine
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Fine in 2018
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 9th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 6, 2019
Members of the Illinois Senate
104th General Assembly (2025–2027)
President
Don Harmon (D)
Majority Leader
Kimberly Lightford (D)
Minority Leader
John Curran (R)
  1. ▌ Javier Cervantes (D)
  2. ▌ Omar Aquino (D)
  3. ▌ Mattie Hunter (D)
  4. ▌ Kimberly Lightford (D)
  5. ▌ Lakesia Collins (D)
  6. ▌ Sara Feigenholtz (D)
  7. ▌ Mike Simmons (D)
  8. ▌ Ram Villivalam (D)
  9. ▌ Laura Fine (D)
  10. ▌ Robert Martwick (D)
  11. ▌ Mike Porfirio (D)
  12. ▌ Celina Villanueva (D)
  13. ▌ Robert Peters (D)
  14. ▌ Emil Jones III (D)
  15. ▌ Napoleon Harris (D)
  16. ▌ Willie Preston (D)
  17. ▌ Elgie Sims (D)
  18. ▌ William Cunningham (D)
  19. ▌ Michael Hastings (D)
  20. ▌ Graciela Guzmán (D)
  21. ▌ Laura Ellman (D)
  22. ▌ Cristina Castro (D)
  23. ▌ Suzy Glowiak (D)
  24. ▌ Seth Lewis (R)
  25. ▌ Karina Villa (D)
  26. ▌ Darby Hills (R)
  27. ▌ Mark L. Walker (D)
  28. ▌ Laura Murphy (D)
  29. ▌ Julie Morrison (D)
  30. ▌ Adriane Johnson (D)
  31. ▌ Mary Edly-Allen (D)
  32. ▌ Craig Wilcox (R)
  33. ▌ Don DeWitte (R)
  34. ▌ Steve Stadelman (D)
  35. ▌ Dave Syverson (R)
  36. ▌ Michael Halpin (D)
  37. ▌ Li Arellano Jr. (R)
  38. ▌ Sue Rezin (R)
  39. ▌ Don Harmon (D)
  40. ▌ Patrick Joyce (D)
  41. ▌ John Curran (R)
  42. ▌ Linda Holmes (D)
  43. ▌ Rachel Ventura (D)
  44. ▌ Sally Turner (R)
  45. ▌ Andrew Chesney (R)
  46. ▌ Dave Koehler (D)
  47. ▌ Neil Anderson (R)
  48. ▌ Doris Turner (D)
  49. ▌ Meg Loughran Cappel (D)
  50. ▌ Jil Tracy (R)
  51. ▌ Chapin Rose (R)
  52. ▌ Paul Faraci (D)
  53. ▌ Chris Balkema (R)
  54. ▌ Steve McClure (R)
  55. ▌ Jason Plummer (R)
  56. ▌ Erica Harriss (R)
  57. ▌ Christopher Belt (D)
  58. ▌ Terri Bryant (R)
  59. ▌ Dale Fowler (R)
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