Phil Andrew

Phil Andrew (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 9th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

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!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

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.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic Security, Gun Violence Prevention, , Protecting Democracy, and Protecting Our Civil Rights

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

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.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

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.