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Kat Abughazaleh defeated by Daniel Biss in IL Dem primary

Biss won the Democratic primary for the open congressional seat and is expected to face the general election in November.

Kat Abughazaleh defeated by Daniel Biss in IL Dem primary
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
Mar 17, 2026
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Kat Abughazaleh lost the Illinois 9th District Democratic primary to Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, according to Decision Desk HQ. With the district considered solidly Democratic, Biss is expected to win the November general election.

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Democratic candidate who won the Illinois 9th District primary

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Retiring representative whose departure left the seat open

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Democratic candidate in the Illinois 9th District primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Kat Abughazaleh, Democratic candidate who lost the Illinois 9th District primary

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Daniel Biss Wins Democratic Primary to Succeed Jan Schakowsky

Daniel Biss won the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 9th District, the seat held by retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky. Left-leaning outlets report the win, with one article also centering a disclosure about Biss’s past relationship with a former student. Center outlets generally report the result and race context, while some foreground the allegation against Biss or the implications of his possible departure as mayor. Right-leaning outlets range from result reporting to presenting the race as an intra-Democratic contest or emphasizing campaign controversies.

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