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Progressives Battle for Votes Amid AIPAC's Growing Influence

3/16/2026

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Daniel Biss and Kat Abughazaleh compete for progressive votes as pro-Israel groups' outside spending grows before the March 17 primary in Illinois's Ninth Congressional District.
A recent poll shows Biss at 24% and Abughazaleh at 20%.
Both Biss and Abughazaleh oppose the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)'s influence, and Biss criticizes its funding tactics.
Laura Fine, backed by AIPAC, has seen support decline, signaling concerns about outside influence.

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Daniel Biss and Kat Abughazaleh compete for progressive votes as pro-Israel groups' outside spending grows before the March 17 primary in Illinois's Ninth Congressional District.
A recent poll shows Biss at 24% and Abughazaleh at 20%.
Both Biss and Abughazaleh oppose the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)'s influence, and Biss criticizes its funding tactics.
Laura Fine, backed by AIPAC, has seen support decline, signaling concerns about outside influence.