Biss Wins Illinois Democratic Primary Amid AIPAC Clash

Daniel Biss, Evanston’s mayor and former Illinois lawmaker, won the Illinois 9th Congressional District Democratic primary to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in a race dominated by AIPAC’s involvement. AIPAC-aligned groups spent over $5 million boosting candidate Laura Fine and attacking Biss, while Biss was endorsed by J Street and ran on issues like affordable housing, expanded Social Security, and banning stock trading by members of Congress. With the district heavily Democratic and Schakowsky’s backing, Biss is favored in the general election.