Phil Andrew

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Phil Andrew
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Candidate, U.S. House Illinois District 9

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Next election

March 17, 2026

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Phil Andrew (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 9th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on March 17, 2026.

Andrew completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2026

See also: Illinois' 9th Congressional District election, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 9

The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 9 on March 17, 2026.


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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 9

Rocio Cleveland and Mark Su are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 9 on March 17, 2026.


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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Phil Andrew completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Andrew's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I’m Phil Andrew and I’m running for Congress to bring principled, compassionate and mission-driven leadership to Illinois’ 9th District. I grew up here. I am a survivor of gun violence, which informed my leap into public service as an FBI special agent and hostage negotiator. I remain determined to turn that tragedy into something positive to keep all our communities safe. My experience has taught me about resilience and the power of teamwork and being a force for what’s right, good and just in our community.

Meaningful change starts with listening. I have spent my life working to solve problems and bring people together. Real leadership isn’t about noise; it’s about results. It’s about living your values in service of others. Protecting our rights and creating opportunities that help every family thrive.

Enough is enough. Our nation is in crisis.

We’re building a team right here in District 9—ready to work together and deliver real results. From advancing gun safety to protecting our personal rights, to ensuring affordable healthcare and expanding access to good-paying jobs, our district can lead the way. Together, we’ll drive the forward-thinking solutions our community, our democracy, and our country need—now and for the future.

We are ready for the fight.

Join our team!
  • Principled Leadership. We’ve seen the cost of chaos. It’s time to stop the bleeding and restore strategic, principled leadership. Phil Andrew brings integrity, clarity, and real crisis-tested experience to meet the moment and lead us forward—together.
  • Gun Violence Prevention and Public Safety. Every family deserves to feel safe. Phil will advance comprehensive, evidence-based, and holistic public safety strategies that go beyond slogans and deliver real results—honoring victims with action, not rhetoric.
  • Economic Security and Opportunity. Phil believes in a fair economy where everyone has the opportunity to earn, grow, and contribute. He’ll fight for smart policies and collaborative implementation that create sustainable economic growth and jobs, support small businesses, innovation, climate resilience, healthcare coverage, and reflect the real cost of living, educating and supporting families in our district.
Economic Security, Gun Violence Prevention, , Protecting Democracy, and Protecting Our Civil Rights
We’ve seen the cost of chaos. It’s time to stop the bleeding and restore strategic, principled leadership. Phil Andrew brings integrity, clarity, and real crisis-tested experience to meet the moment and lead us forward—together.
I am a survivor of gun violence, which informed my leap into public service as an FBI special agent and hostage negotiator. I remain determined to turn that tragedy into something positive to keep all our communities safe. My experience has taught me about resilience and the power of teamwork and being a force for what’s right, good and just in our community.

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Campaign finance summary


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Phil Andrew campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2026* U.S. House Illinois District 9Candidacy Declared primary$0 N/A**
Grand total$0 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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