Marie Newman won the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 3rd District, the Associated Press projects, ousting eight-term incumbent Rep. Dan Lipinski.

One of the most closely-watched contests in Illinois’ primary election on March 17 is the Democratic race in the 3rd District – a rematch between Rep. Dan Lipinski and challenger Marie Newman, now joined by two other candidates on the ballot. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has the latest details.

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced Tuesday her endorsement of Marie Newman, a progressive challenger taking a second shot at unseating Rep. Dan Lipinski in Illinois. “Marie Newman is a textbook example of one of the ways that we could be better as a party — to come from a deep blue seat and to be championing all the issues we...

Rep. Dan Lipinski of Illinois, one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress, narrowly won a primary Tuesday over a progressive newcomer who argued the congressman’s views no longer reflect the Chicago-area district he has represented for seven terms.

Art Jones, a Holocaust denier, received more than 20,000 votes in Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District race.

The battle for Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District just went negative.

Marie Newman, who’s challenging Rep. Dan Lipinski in the upcoming Democratic primary election, said Monday that she’s taking to television airwaves – providing NBC 5 with an exclusive first look at her new attack ad.

It’s a battle in the 3rd District Congressional Democratic contest.

It’s a battle in the 3rd District Congressional Democratic contest. Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Rep. Dan lipinski is facing the closest election he’s ever seen with opponent Marie Newman. There are lots of mailers arriving at our doors these days–but one has some former Obama staffers upset.

Rep. Dan Lipinski is facing the closest election he’s ever seen with opponent Marie Newman. There are lots of mailers arriving at our doors these days–but one has some former Obama staffers upset. Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Marie Newman in the Democratic primary for the Chicago-area seat held by U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski.

For the first time in 35 years, there is a competitive primary in Congressman Dan Lipinski’s district, and the race is attracting national attention.

For the first time in 35 years, there is a competitive primary in Congressman Dan Lipinski’s district, and his race against Marie Newman is attracting national attention. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has more. 

The race in Illinois’ 3rd District may not have the attention of the race to replace Luis Gutierrez, but a challenger to Rep. Dan Lipinski could change that.

The race in Illinois’ 3rd Congressional district may not be getting the attention that the race to replace Rep. Luis Gutierrez is getting, but a challenger to Rep. Dan Lipinski could change that.