Coverage dated March 17, 2026

Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat

Headline from Delaware Public Media

Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Ill., topped political newcomer Kat Abughazaleh, a first-time candidate who ran as an unapologetic progressive in the race to succeed longtime incumbent Jan Schakowsky.

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  1. Delaware Public Media

    Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Ill., topped political newcomer Kat Abughazaleh, a first-time candidate who ran as an unapologetic progressive in the race to succeed longtime incumbent Jan Schakowsky.

  2. NBC News

    Daniel Biss wins fierce House primary as Democrats fight over Israel and four Illinois open seats (opens NBC News)

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    Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss has won the contested Democratic primary in Illinois' 9th Congressional District, part of a split decision Tuesday night for progressives and moderates who fought furiously across four Chicago-area House districts over a number of issues, including Israel policy.

  3. Newsweek

    Daniel Biss wins Illinois 9th District primary after AIPAC drops millions (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Daniel Biss secured the Democratic nomination on Tuesday night.

  4. NBC Chicago

    Who won the Democratic primary for Congress in Illinois’ 9th district? See the results (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    In one of the most closely watched races of the primary cycle, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is projected to win the 9th district’s Congressional primary.

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