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Young Activist Gains Momentum in Competitive Illinois Primary

3/18/2026

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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) endorse Kat Abughazaleh to replace retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois's primary Tuesday.
Kat Abughazaleh, 26, Palestinian activist, faces Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss in a competitive race.
Both candidates back public healthcare and abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Daniel Biss holds a polling edge and endorsements from Elizabeth Warren.
Abughazaleh aims to leverage online fame toward electoral success.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) endorse Kat Abughazaleh to replace retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois's primary Tuesday.
Kat Abughazaleh, 26, Palestinian activist, faces Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss in a competitive race.
Both candidates back public healthcare and abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Daniel Biss holds a polling edge and endorsements from Elizabeth Warren.
Abughazaleh aims to leverage online fame toward electoral success.