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Rep. Jan Schakowsky Declares Retirement, Emphasizes Mentorship

5/6/2025

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U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, 80, revealed she won't run for reelection in 2026 at her Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch in Chicago. After representing Illinois’ 9th District since 1998, she expressed deep gratitude and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of leaders, vowing to stay politically engaged beyond her term.

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U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, 80, revealed she won't run for reelection in 2026 at her Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch in Chicago. After representing Illinois’ 9th District since 1998, she expressed deep gratitude and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of leaders, vowing to stay politically engaged beyond her term.