Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat
Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Ill., topped political newcomer Kat Abughazaleh, a first-time candidate who ran as an unapologetic progressive in the race to succeed longtime incumbent Jan Schakowsky.
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3 sourcesDaniel Biss wins fierce House primary as Democrats fight over Israel and four Illinois open seats
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3 sourcesDaniel Biss wins Illinois 9th District primary after AIPAC drops millions
Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat
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