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U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky endorses Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss as her successor
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Retiring U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky has given a hefty endorsement to Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss in the crowded 9th Congressional District race to replace her.
Although Schakowsky had thought of staying out of the race, the decision to endorse Biss is a big boost to his bid in the March 17 Democratic primary. Social media influencer Kat Abughazaleh and Biss have gone head-to-head in fundraising for the heated race, with Abughazaleh and Biss boasting more than $1 million cash on hand and Abughazaleh taking a slight lead last year. The next Federal Election Commission fundraising deadline is Jan. 31.
“Daniel has served our community as an activist, a legislator, and now as Mayor of Evanston, and he has earned our trust and respect. An effective and fearless fighter for prog