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Daniel Biss Wins Illinois 9th District Democratic Primary to Succeed Jan Schakowsky

Illinois 9th Congressional District Democratic Primary·February 15 – March 18, 2026
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Daniel Biss Wins Illinois 9th District Democratic Primary to Succeed Jan Schakowsky

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss won the Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th Congressional District [2026-03-1012024403]. Biss emerged from a crowded field of candidates seeking to replace retiring Representative Jan Schakowsky [9138640007]. The race drew national attention as establishment candidates faced off against progressive challengers [9138726631]. The primary featured Kat Abughazaleh, a progressive media personality who received endorsements from the Justice Democrats [9086622350]. While Abughazaleh used her social media presence to build momentum [2026-03-1008544460], Biss won the nomination following a campaign where outside groups like AIPAC spent millions of dollars [9138761919].
Daniel Biss wins Illinois 9th district Democratic primaryDaniel Biss wins Illinois' 9th district primary after AIPAC drops millionsJustice Democrats Endorse Kat Abughazaleh In Illinois Race

Key Statements

HHuffPost

“Justice Democrats endorsed Kat Abughazaleh in the Democratic primary... to consolidate progressive support against an AIPAC-backed candidate.”

Explains the ideological divide and the specific groups involved in the primary.

TThe Hill

“Justice Democrats and PAL PAC endorse Kat Abughazaleh in the Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th Congressional District.”

Shows the coalition of progressive groups supporting the challenger.

News

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss looks ahead to general election after threading 9th District needle

chicagotribune.com logoChicago TribuneCenter Left

Daniel Biss wins in Illinois despite student dating scandal

reason.com logoReasonCenter Right

How Illinois voted in the 9th Congressional District race

chicagotribune.com logoChicago TribuneCenter Left

Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary to replace Jan Schakowsky

washingtonexaminer.com logoWashington ExaminerCenter Right

Daniel Bliss wins Democratic primary to replace Jan Schakowsky

washingtonexaminer.com logoWashington ExaminerCenter Right

Daniel Biss wins Illinois' 9th district primary after AIPAC drops millions

newsweek.com logoNewsweekCenter

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