Phil Andrew for Congress
@philandrew-il9.bsky.social
I’m running in the Democratic Primary for US Congress to bring bold, compassionate leadership to the people of the Illinois 9th District grounded in the values that have always defined our community—respect, fairness, opportunity, and resilience.
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Today, I'm proud to announce my campaign for Congress in the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 9th District. I'm running to bring a new perspective and proven leadership to Washington during this chaotic time.
Learn more at PhilAndrewforCongress.com and explore the ways you can get involved.
Learn more at PhilAndrewforCongress.com and explore the ways you can get involved.
Our nation is in crisis, and we must lead differently to get different results. These are just a few priorities I’m focused on. Learn more about my story, vision, and plans here: philandrewforcongress.com/issue…#PhilAndrewForCongresss#IL9L#Affordabilityt#GunViolencec#Democracyc#AffordableHealthcarere
December 7, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Our nation is in crisis, and we must lead differently to get different results. These are just a few priorities I’m focused on. Learn more about my story, vision, and plans here: philandrewforcongress.com/issue…#PhilAndrewForCongresss#IL9L#Affordabilityt#GunViolencec#Democracyc#AffordableHealthcarere
As someone who has taken the oath to defend and protect the Constitution—and spent my career responding to threats at home and abroad—I know that our freedoms, our democracy, and our trust in institutions survive only when we actively defend them.
I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
November 25, 2025 at 1:14 AM
As someone who has taken the oath to defend and protect the Constitution—and spent my career responding to threats at home and abroad—I know that our freedoms, our democracy, and our trust in institutions survive only when we actively defend them.
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@philandrew-il9.bsky.social survived a mass shooting incident when he was just 20 yrs old. Phil has fought to prevent gun violence for 3 decades, working alongside our namesake leaders, Jim & Sarah Brady, and protecting our country at the FBI.🧵
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November 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
@philandrew-il9.bsky.social survived a mass shooting incident when he was just 20 yrs old. Phil has fought to prevent gun violence for 3 decades, working alongside our namesake leaders, Jim & Sarah Brady, and protecting our country at the FBI.🧵
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Addressing gun violence requires a holistic, comprehensive approach, healthy, effective police and community violence intervention (CVI), and engaged civic, religious, and government leaders. We’ve proven we can build the trust and partnership to do it:
Preventing Violence in our Communities
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November 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Addressing gun violence requires a holistic, comprehensive approach, healthy, effective police and community violence intervention (CVI), and engaged civic, religious, and government leaders. We’ve proven we can build the trust and partnership to do it:
In competitive swimming, there’s no pretending. The clock doesn’t care about perception, excuses, or who you blame. You either make the time…or you don’t. You can’t lower the cost of groceries with a press release or rebuild trust with talking points. The clock is ticking for American families.
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In competitive swimming, there’s no pretending. The clock doesn’t care about perception, excuses, or who you blame. You either make the time…or you don’t. You can’t lower the cost of groceries with a press release or rebuild trust with talking points. The clock is ticking for American families.
Swimming saved my life…
Phil Andrew for Congress - Launch Video
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November 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Swimming saved my life…
We must do better!
Visiting the bedrooms left behind by children killed in school shootings | 60 Minutes
Next week, 60 Minutes reports on a project imagined by CBS News' Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp. They visited the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings to see what was left behind.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:38 AM
We must do better!
Phil Andrew, former FBI Hostage Negotiator and leader of PAX Group a Crisis Management Firm: Crisis Management for a Nation in Crisis.
Current Affairs Unfiltered on Instagram: "Meet @philandrew_il9
I met Phil through the recommendation of a family member and within minutes of meeting him I understood why. Phil Andrew is one of the ...
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I met Phil through the recommendation of a family member and within minutes of meeting him I understood why. Phil Andrew is on...
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November 23, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Phil Andrew, former FBI Hostage Negotiator and leader of PAX Group a Crisis Management Firm: Crisis Management for a Nation in Crisis.
Phil Andrew is focused on stabilizing our democracy, bringing accountability to this administration, and prioritizing the safety, economic security, and well-being of the Illinois 9th Congressional District. His skills, experience, and service record distinguish him and equip him to meet this crisis
Let's talk about the 9th district primary with Phil Andrew!
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November 23, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Phil Andrew is focused on stabilizing our democracy, bringing accountability to this administration, and prioritizing the safety, economic security, and well-being of the Illinois 9th Congressional District. His skills, experience, and service record distinguish him and equip him to meet this crisis
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“I think the most haunting thing we learned is that kids are thinking about [school shootings] in the background all the time.” - Filmmaker Zackary Canepari on his new documentary “Thoughts and Prayers,” an exploration of the $3 billion school safety industry
Parents Open Up About Why Their New Documentary on School Shootings Left Them Freaked Out for Their 8-Year-Old
Documentary makers Jessica Dimmock and Zackary Canepari share what they learned after their six-year foray into the world of school shootings and the billion-dollar shooter preparedness industry.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“I think the most haunting thing we learned is that kids are thinking about [school shootings] in the background all the time.” - Filmmaker Zackary Canepari on his new documentary “Thoughts and Prayers,” an exploration of the $3 billion school safety industry
Current Affairs Unfiltered:
• PHIL'S PATH FROM SURVIVOR TO FBI AGENT TO CANDIDATE IS ROOTED IN SERVICE
• LISTENING IS KEY TO EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
• RESTORING TRUST IN GOVERNMENT STARTS WITH ACCOUNTABILITY
• SAFETY INCLUDES ECONOMIC AND HEALTH SECURITY
• NEGOTIATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR BRIDGING DIVIDES
• PHIL'S PATH FROM SURVIVOR TO FBI AGENT TO CANDIDATE IS ROOTED IN SERVICE
• LISTENING IS KEY TO EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
• RESTORING TRUST IN GOVERNMENT STARTS WITH ACCOUNTABILITY
• SAFETY INCLUDES ECONOMIC AND HEALTH SECURITY
• NEGOTIATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR BRIDGING DIVIDES
Current Affairs Unfiltered on Instagram: "Meet @philandrew_il9
I met Phil through the recommendation of a family member and within minutes of meeting him I understood why. Phil Andrew is one of the ...
currentaffairsunfilteredpod on November 19, 2025: "Meet @philandrew_il9
I met Phil through the recommendation of a family member and within minutes of meeting him I understood why. Phil Andrew is on...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Current Affairs Unfiltered:
• PHIL'S PATH FROM SURVIVOR TO FBI AGENT TO CANDIDATE IS ROOTED IN SERVICE
• LISTENING IS KEY TO EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
• RESTORING TRUST IN GOVERNMENT STARTS WITH ACCOUNTABILITY
• SAFETY INCLUDES ECONOMIC AND HEALTH SECURITY
• NEGOTIATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR BRIDGING DIVIDES
• PHIL'S PATH FROM SURVIVOR TO FBI AGENT TO CANDIDATE IS ROOTED IN SERVICE
• LISTENING IS KEY TO EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
• RESTORING TRUST IN GOVERNMENT STARTS WITH ACCOUNTABILITY
• SAFETY INCLUDES ECONOMIC AND HEALTH SECURITY
• NEGOTIATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR BRIDGING DIVIDES
I am grateful for this powerful event “Politics, Polarization, & Public Safety: Mental Health in a Time of Deep Divide,” featuring Meg Kissinger, Phil Andrew, and Heidi Stevens, bringing insight and compassion. I also appreciate everyone who attended and asked thoughtful, vulnerable questions.
November 21, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I am grateful for this powerful event “Politics, Polarization, & Public Safety: Mental Health in a Time of Deep Divide,” featuring Meg Kissinger, Phil Andrew, and Heidi Stevens, bringing insight and compassion. I also appreciate everyone who attended and asked thoughtful, vulnerable questions.
Politics, Polarization, and Public Safety: A community conversation featuring Phil Andrew, Meg Kissinger, and moderator Heidi Stevens
Tuesday, November 18 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave, Skokie.
Free and open to the public. Register at www.PhilAndrewforCongress.com/events.
Tuesday, November 18 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave, Skokie.
Free and open to the public. Register at www.PhilAndrewforCongress.com/events.
Politics, Polarization, & Public Safety: Mental Health in a Time of Deep Divide · Phil Andrew for Congress
A timely conversation exploring the intersection of mental health, public safety, and civic connection and the challenges - and possibilities - of rebuilding connection, safety, and hope in a divided ...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Politics, Polarization, and Public Safety: A community conversation featuring Phil Andrew, Meg Kissinger, and moderator Heidi Stevens
Tuesday, November 18 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave, Skokie.
Free and open to the public. Register at www.PhilAndrewforCongress.com/events.
Tuesday, November 18 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave, Skokie.
Free and open to the public. Register at www.PhilAndrewforCongress.com/events.
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If you believe that all children deserve the same opportunity to be safe, protected and achieve their full potential, please join @kidsaboveall.bsky.social as a volunteer and like/spread the word on social media. Thank you! #kidsaboveall #allchildren #belief #ourkidsdeservebetter
November 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
If you believe that all children deserve the same opportunity to be safe, protected and achieve their full potential, please join @kidsaboveall.bsky.social as a volunteer and like/spread the word on social media. Thank you! #kidsaboveall #allchildren #belief #ourkidsdeservebetter
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Today, I’m thinking of Lewiston, Maine, where two years ago, a night of bowling, corn hole, and catching up with neighbors turned deadly because a dangerous person had a gun. Eighteen people were killed, 13 others were wounded, and an entire community was irrevocably changed.
Two years ago today, 18 people were killed in a shooting rampage at a local bowling alley and restaurant in Lewiston, Maine. Thirteen others were injured in the attacks.
Today and always, our hearts are with the victims, survivors, their families, and the entire Lewiston community.
Today and always, our hearts are with the victims, survivors, their families, and the entire Lewiston community.
October 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Today, I’m thinking of Lewiston, Maine, where two years ago, a night of bowling, corn hole, and catching up with neighbors turned deadly because a dangerous person had a gun. Eighteen people were killed, 13 others were wounded, and an entire community was irrevocably changed.
Along with our democracy, the Clean Water Act faces significant challenges, including the narrowing of federal authority by recent Supreme Court decisions and potential reductions in funding and enforcement capabilities - source pollution and forever chemicals are a real threat.
October 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Along with our democracy, the Clean Water Act faces significant challenges, including the narrowing of federal authority by recent Supreme Court decisions and potential reductions in funding and enforcement capabilities - source pollution and forever chemicals are a real threat.
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Today, I'm proud to announce my campaign for Congress in the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 9th District. I'm running to bring a new perspective and proven leadership to Washington during this chaotic time.
Learn more at PhilAndrewforCongress.com and explore the ways you can get involved.
Learn more at PhilAndrewforCongress.com and explore the ways you can get involved.
July 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Today, I'm proud to announce my campaign for Congress in the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 9th District. I'm running to bring a new perspective and proven leadership to Washington during this chaotic time.
Learn more at PhilAndrewforCongress.com and explore the ways you can get involved.
Learn more at PhilAndrewforCongress.com and explore the ways you can get involved.
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Key Campaign Issue: Protecting Our Civil Rights
Our inalienable rights are under attack. I will continue to defend the Constitution, restore checks and balances, and fight those who seek to undermine our democracy, our personal freedoms, reproductive rights, and decency.
Our inalienable rights are under attack. I will continue to defend the Constitution, restore checks and balances, and fight those who seek to undermine our democracy, our personal freedoms, reproductive rights, and decency.
July 23, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Key Campaign Issue: Protecting Our Civil Rights
Our inalienable rights are under attack. I will continue to defend the Constitution, restore checks and balances, and fight those who seek to undermine our democracy, our personal freedoms, reproductive rights, and decency.
Our inalienable rights are under attack. I will continue to defend the Constitution, restore checks and balances, and fight those who seek to undermine our democracy, our personal freedoms, reproductive rights, and decency.
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Key Campaign Issue: Economic Security & Opportunity
I believe in a fair economy where everyone has the opportunity to earn, grow, and contribute.
I believe in a fair economy where everyone has the opportunity to earn, grow, and contribute.
July 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Key Campaign Issue: Economic Security & Opportunity
I believe in a fair economy where everyone has the opportunity to earn, grow, and contribute.
I believe in a fair economy where everyone has the opportunity to earn, grow, and contribute.
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Key Campaign Issue: Gun Violence & Public Safety
Every family deserves to feel safe. I will advance comprehensive, evidence-based, and holistic public safety strategies that go beyond slogans and deliver real results—honoring victims with action, not rhetoric.
Every family deserves to feel safe. I will advance comprehensive, evidence-based, and holistic public safety strategies that go beyond slogans and deliver real results—honoring victims with action, not rhetoric.
July 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Key Campaign Issue: Gun Violence & Public Safety
Every family deserves to feel safe. I will advance comprehensive, evidence-based, and holistic public safety strategies that go beyond slogans and deliver real results—honoring victims with action, not rhetoric.
Every family deserves to feel safe. I will advance comprehensive, evidence-based, and holistic public safety strategies that go beyond slogans and deliver real results—honoring victims with action, not rhetoric.
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Key Campaign Issue: Principled Leadership
We’ve seen the cost of chaos. It’s time to stop the bleeding and restore strategic, principled leadership. I will bring integrity, clarity, and real crisis-tested experience to meet the moment and lead us forward—together.
We’ve seen the cost of chaos. It’s time to stop the bleeding and restore strategic, principled leadership. I will bring integrity, clarity, and real crisis-tested experience to meet the moment and lead us forward—together.
July 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Key Campaign Issue: Principled Leadership
We’ve seen the cost of chaos. It’s time to stop the bleeding and restore strategic, principled leadership. I will bring integrity, clarity, and real crisis-tested experience to meet the moment and lead us forward—together.
We’ve seen the cost of chaos. It’s time to stop the bleeding and restore strategic, principled leadership. I will bring integrity, clarity, and real crisis-tested experience to meet the moment and lead us forward—together.
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Grateful to be at Harmony Fest in Arlington Heights to celebrate community, connection, and the values that unite us. This district shows what democracy looks like when we show up for each other. Let’s keep building bridges and fighting for a future where everyone belongs.
October 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Grateful to be at Harmony Fest in Arlington Heights to celebrate community, connection, and the values that unite us. This district shows what democracy looks like when we show up for each other. Let’s keep building bridges and fighting for a future where everyone belongs.
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Thank you Brady United Against Gun Violence @bradyunited.org for your endorsement. Gun violence is the leading cause of death of children in the United States. Working to keep families safe is my life’s mission. We must never stop working to keep dangerous weapons from dangerous people.
October 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Thank you Brady United Against Gun Violence @bradyunited.org for your endorsement. Gun violence is the leading cause of death of children in the United States. Working to keep families safe is my life’s mission. We must never stop working to keep dangerous weapons from dangerous people.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Today, we’re proud to launch our first slate of 2026 endorsements beginning with survivors of gun violence on the ballot:
U.S. Representatives:
Lucy McBath
Steven Horsford
Salud Carbajal
Veronica Escobar
House Candidate Phil Andrew
TN Representative Shaundelle Brooks
U.S. Representatives:
Lucy McBath
Steven Horsford
Salud Carbajal
Veronica Escobar
House Candidate Phil Andrew
TN Representative Shaundelle Brooks
October 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Today, we’re proud to launch our first slate of 2026 endorsements beginning with survivors of gun violence on the ballot:
U.S. Representatives:
Lucy McBath
Steven Horsford
Salud Carbajal
Veronica Escobar
House Candidate Phil Andrew
TN Representative Shaundelle Brooks
U.S. Representatives:
Lucy McBath
Steven Horsford
Salud Carbajal
Veronica Escobar
House Candidate Phil Andrew
TN Representative Shaundelle Brooks