"I say it's time to drop the excuses and grow a f**king spine," said Kat Abughazaleh, who is challenging 14-term incumbent Jan Schakowsky in Illinois' 9th District.

The 26-year-old candidate will challenge Rep. Schakowsky's seat which the congresswoman has held for over 25 years.

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Kat Abughazaleh, a progressive political commentator and social media influencer, announced a primary campaign against Rep.

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Progressive influencer Kat Abughazaleh launches run for U.S. representative in Illinois' 9th Congressional District.

A spate of challenges against longtime Democratic incumbents suggests some in the party are fed up with its current leadership.

A progressive influencer launched a bid to unseat longtime Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL). Kat Abughazaleh, 26, announced Monday that she would challenge Schakowsky in the 2026 midterm elections.