image sourced from original article at Voters in Illinois' Ninth Congressional District are choosing a Democratic nominee to succeed Representative Jan Schakowsky, who is retiring after nearly thirty years in Congress. The primary features a crowded and competitive field seeking to represent the heavily Democratic district.
The leading contenders include Daniel Biss, the mayor of Evanston; Laura Fine, a state senator; and Kat Abughazaleh, a content creator and researcher. The race has drawn heightened attention because of significant outside spending tied to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and sharp debate among candidates over United States aid to Israel.
The outcome of the primary is expected to determine the district's next member of Congress, given the area’s strong Democratic tilt.
