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U.S. Senator for Chicago · Senior senator

Bernard Kowal

Democratic@SenKowalIn office since Jan 3, 1997Term ends Jan 3, 2027Not running Nov 3, 2026

48%approve+1.0 this week up this week

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Economy0.0

Daily mood+0.3

Today48%

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About

Senator

Chicago's senior senator since January 1997. Five terms as the last of the floor managers; knows where every vote is buried. Retiring after five terms; the seat is open on November 3, 2026.

Platform

Transit funding
Farm bill
Judicial nominations