2026 midterms: Daniel Biss, John Elleson competing for Illinois 9th Congressional District seat
Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
Reporter · Chicago, IL
Mark Thompson has spent over a decade highlighting community stories across Chicago. He graduated from Northwestern University and has contributed to various local outlets, including Chicago Reader, focusing on grassroots initiatives and neighborhood developments.
More from Mark →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 1:36 AM · 1 min read
Two candidates for Illinois' 9th Congressional District are in a race that will fill an open seat for the first time in more than two decades.