Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss Secures Democratic Nomination for House Seat
In a closely watched primary race, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss has won the Democratic nomination for a vacant U.S. House seat, setting the stage for a high-profile general election contest.
Evanston, Ill. - In a closely watched primary race, Daniel Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Illinois, has secured the Democratic nomination for a vacant U.S. House seat, setting the stage for a high-profile general election contest. Biss, a former state senator who has established a reputation as a progressive leader, defeated a crowded field of candidates to capture the party's nod for the open 9th Congressional District seat.
Biss, 44, has served as the mayor of Evanston, a city of about 75,000 people north of Chicago, since 2017. He previously spent eight years in the Illinois state senate, where he was known for his advocacy of progressive causes, including a push for a state-based universal health care system.
In his campaign for the House seat, Biss has focused on issues such as climate change, economic inequality, and campaign finance reform. He has pledged to be a voice for working families and to work to address the challenges facing the district, which includes a mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The New York Times
