Daniel Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Illinois, was projected Tuesday night to win the crowded Democratic primary in Illinois’ deep-blue 9th Congressional District, a race that highlighted divides within the party over Israel and which generation is best suited to lead the party.
The primary was expected to test the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s influence over Democratic politics at a time when the group’s popularity is waning. The district, which includes the Chicago suburbs, has a large Jewish population.
AIPAC-aligned PACs targeted Biss, who is Jewish, in negative ads for holding more moderate positions on Middle East politics.