Daniel Biss

Daniel Biss is the current mayor of Evanston, Illinois. He is also a Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives, having won the party's nomination in a recent Illinois primary. Biss's victory is newsworthy due to the heated nature of the primary campaign, which saw significant spending by outside groups, including the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). The Illinois primaries, in general, were closely watched due to the involvement of special interest groups and their financial influence on the races. Biss's success in securing the nomination highlights his standing within the Democratic party in Illinois and positions him as a potential future member of the U.S. House.