Biss earns Democratic nod to succeed Schakowsky in Illinois’ 9th District
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Daniel Biss won the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois’ 9th District, leading with about 29.6% of the vote as 90% of ballots were counted, with Kat Abughazaleh at 25.6% and Laura Fine at 20.4% in a crowded 15-candidate field; Schakowsky endorsed Biss, highlighting a contest within the party between progressive and more moderate approaches.
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