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Evanston Mayor Biss Wins Democratic Primary, Faces Elleson

3/18/2026

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Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss won the Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th Congressional District, securing nearly 30% of the vote in a field of 15 candidates.
Biss will face Republican John Elleson in the November general election.
The primary featured substantial spending, with Biss raising over $2.3 million.
The district has been held by Democrats since 1949.
Abughazaleh criticized the establishment.

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Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss won the Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th Congressional District, securing nearly 30% of the vote in a field of 15 candidates.
Biss will face Republican John Elleson in the November general election.
The primary featured substantial spending, with Biss raising over $2.3 million.
The district has been held by Democrats since 1949.
Abughazaleh criticized the establishment.