Overview

• Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, known for progressive policies like housing reparations, officially announced his candidacy for the 9th Congressional District seat.
• State Senator Laura Fine has secured a dozen local endorsements, building momentum for her campaign in the Democratic primary.
• Social media influencer Kat Abughazaleh, the youngest candidate in the race, raised over $375,000 and opened a campaign office in Rogers Park.
• The 9th District, a Democratic stronghold, spans Chicago’s north side and northwestern suburbs, including Evanston and Uptown.
• This marks the first open race for the seat since Jan Schakowsky was elected in 1998, reflecting a generational shift in Illinois Democratic leadership.