Daniel Biss Wins Democratic Primary for Illinois’s 9th Congressional District

Outlets agree Daniel Biss won the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District. His victory puts him in position to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky.

Left-leaning outlets focus on outside spending, presenting the result as a blow to the left and AIPAC. Center outlets place the win amid wider Democratic divisions over Israel policy, outside spending and scrutiny of Biss’s past relationship with a former student. Right-leaning outlets mostly present progressive candidates’ losses as a setback, while one argues the allegation should not disqualify Biss.