Question 1

Who is Jan Schakowsky?

Accepted Answer

Jan Schakowsky is a Democratic Representative from Illinois, now in year 27 of congressional service.

Question 2

What is Jan Schakowsky’s voting record?

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky has cast 136 recorded roll call votes in the 119th Congress. Rep. Schakowsky voted yea 35% and nay 48% of the time. Rep. Schakowsky has missed 17% of votes.

Question 3

What bills has Jan Schakowsky sponsored?

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky has sponsored 454 bills and cosponsored 10,248 in Congress. Legislative focus areas include Health, Commerce, International Affairs, and Unknown. Most recently, Rep. Schakowsky introduced HR 8423 in April 2026: "To amend the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act with respect to the enforcement of certain provisions, and for other purposes."

Question 4

What district does Jan Schakowsky represent?

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky represents Illinois's 9th congressional district. With a median household income of $92,513, the district heavily Democratic (D+37). The median age is 40.8. Median rent runs $1,481/month. Unemployment sits at 5.5%.

Question 5

What committees does Jan Schakowsky serve on?

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Rep. Schakowsky holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee. Across these committees, Rep. Schakowsky sits on 2 subcommittees.

Question 6

How do I contact Jan Schakowsky?

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky's Washington office is at 2408 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515. Call (202) 225-2111. You can send a letter, make a call, or see other ways to reach Rep. Schakowsky's office.

Question 7

Is Jan Schakowsky a democrat?

Accepted Answer

Jan Schakowsky is a member of the Democratic Party, representing Illinois's 9th district in the U.S. House. Rep. Schakowsky has cast 136 roll call votes in the 119th Congress, voting yea 35% of the time.

Question 8

Where did Jan Schakowsky go to school?

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Jan Schakowsky's education includes: B.A. in Elementary Education from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL (1965).

Question 9

What are the demographics of Illinois District 9?

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Illinois District 9 is 13.7% Hispanic, 61.2% White, 8.6% Black, 14.3% Asian. The median age is 40.8. Median household income is $92,513. The poverty rate is 6.9%. Unemployment is 5.5%. Median rent is $1,481/month. Median home value is $395,100. 7.4% of residents are uninsured. Source: Census ACS.

Question 10

How did Jan Schakowsky do in the 2024 election?

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In the 2024 election, the result was 68.39% Democratic and 31.61% Republican. 338,828 total votes were cast. The Democratic candidate won by 36.78 points. Trend: R shift +7 from the previous cycle. Trend: R shift +7 from the previous cycle.

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