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Janice D. Schakowsky OppScore Rating: -2.84

Janice D. Schakowsky (Democrat, Illinois district 9), U.S. House, holds an OppScore of -2.84. OppScore scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 against a stated values framework, including a fixed life-at-conception position applied equally to every party.

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Janice Schakowsky is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Illinois's 9th congressional district, serving continuously since 1999 after eight years in the state legislature. She is defined politically by her consistent advocacy for consumer protections, expanded healthcare access through the Affordable Care Act, and policies supporting seniors and women's reproductive rights.

Janice D. Schakowsky rating summary

Party: Democrat
Position: U.S. House
State: Illinois
District: 9
OppScore: -2.84 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
Score basis: Record based, documented on 44 of 44 scored questions

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