Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss Wins Illinois 9th District Primary

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss won the Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th Congressional District on Tuesday, securing the nomination to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the safely Democratic seat that spans Chicago's North Side and suburbs including Evanston, Skokie, Glenview and Crystal Lake.

The Associated Press projected Biss's victory shortly after polls closed, with more than 90 percent of votes counted showing him leading the 15-candidate field. Biss received endorsements from Schakowsky, who has held the position since 1999, and national figures such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. Progressive commentator Kat Abughazaleh finished second, about four percentage points behind, while state Sen. Laura Fine of Glenview placed third. Other notable contenders included state Sen. Mike Simmons of Chicago, school board member Bushra Amiwala of Skokie, former FBI agent Phil Andrew and state Rep. Hoan Huynh of Chicago. The primary winner is expected to prevail in the November general election against a lighter Republican field.

The race, held on March 17, highlighted tensions within the Democratic Party over generational leadership, progressive priorities and the...