Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat
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📌 Key Takeaways
- Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th Congressional District.
- Biss, Evanston's mayor, defeated progressive newcomer Kat Abughazaleh.
- The race is to succeed longtime incumbent Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
- The general election is expected to be closely watched as a competitive House seat.
📖 Full Retelling
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. (Image credit: Jamie Kelter Davis for NPR)
🏷️ Themes
Primary Election, Congressional Race
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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. (Image credit: Jamie Kelter Davis for NPR)
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