Nikki Budzinski
Democrat · IL-13 · U.S. House
Bio
Nicole Jai Budzinski is an American trade unionist and politician. She has served as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 13th congressional district since 2023, and is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Issue profile
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Brooklyn, Illinois, lands $2 million redevelopment boostBusiness briefs Brooklyn, Illinois, lands $2 million redevelopment boost Brooklyn, Illinois, will receive $2 million in federal Community Project Funding to help transform “The Skating Rink” along historic Route 66 into a multipurpose community space, U.S. Re…
Stlamerican.com · April 30, 2026
Crypto Lobby Loses Key Illinois Race Yet Keeps $221M Firepower For MidtermsCrypto just suffered its first major electoral setback of the 2026 cycle in deep‑blue Illinois, where Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton beat pro‑crypto Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi in the Democratic Senate primary, NBC News reports. Related Reading: …
newsBTC · March 18, 2026
Nikki Budzinski wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Illinois' 13th Congressional DistrictNikki Budzinski wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Illinois' 13th Congressional District
Abcnews.com · March 18, 2026
86 Democrats Condemn Socialism as Zohran Mamdani Meets With TrumpIn a country where the cost of living skyrockets while wages remain low, where a few broken bones can leave you in financial ruin, and where the young feel they have no chance at any upward mobility, 86 House Democrats joined Republicans to pass a resolution …
The New Republic · November 21, 2025
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