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Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old progressive challenger, lost the Illinois 9th District Democratic primary to Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, who appears headed to Congress in a district that leans Democratic; Laura Fine finished behind them in a distant third.
Daniel Biss won the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois’ 9th District, leading with about 29.6% of the vote as 90% of ballots were counted, with Kat Abughazaleh at 25.6% and Laura Fine at 20.4% in a crowded 15-candidate field; Schakowsky endorsed Biss, highlighting a contest within the party between progressive and more moderate approaches.
In Illinois’ safely Democratic 9th District, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss (Gen X) and 26-year-old Kat Abughazaleh lead a crowded Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky. The race is less about policy divergence and more about how far Democrats should shift from party norms, with Biss emphasizing experience and advocacy while Abughazaleh pushes a more radical, anti-establishment, pro‑mutual‑aid message that resonates with a younger base. The contest also touches on fundraising, donor influence, and Israel policy, including AIPAC-linked spending, as voters weigh generational change and leadership style ahead of the March 17, 2026 primary.
The DOJ has indicted Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh and others in Illinois for allegedly conspiring to impede federal officers during a protest outside an ICE facility, amid broader tensions over immigration enforcement and efforts to hold federal agents accountable. Abughazaleh claims the charges are politically motivated, reflecting ongoing conflicts over immigration policies and protest rights.
Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh was indicted for her role in blocking vehicles during protests outside an ICE facility in Illinois, amid broader tensions over immigration enforcement and First Amendment rights.
Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh has been indicted for allegedly obstructing an ICE operation during a protest, facing charges of conspiracy and assault, amid broader tensions over immigration enforcement and political dissent.
Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh has been indicted by a federal grand jury for her involvement in protests outside an immigration facility in Illinois, amid broader tensions over immigration policies and protest rights.
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna endorsed 26-year-old progressive candidate Kat Abughazaleh in Illinois' 9th Congressional District race, highlighting her grassroots support and policy focus on housing, healthcare, and Green New Deal initiatives, as she competes in a crowded primary to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky.