Endorsed
Daniel Biss
Running for 9TH CONGRESS, District 9, in Illinois
Why we endorsed Daniel
As Evanston's Mayor, Biss backed Envision Evanston's zoning reforms and supported a new 29-story apartment building. He'll reward cities that legalize more homes near transit and lower parking mandates.
About Daniel Biss
Daniel Biss is the Mayor of Evanston, first elected in 2021 and re-elected in April 2025, and won the March 2026 Democratic primary for Illinois's 9th Congressional District. He previously served in the Illinois State House and State Senate. A mathematician, he holds a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in mathematics from MIT, and was a faculty member in the University of Chicago's mathematics department.
Offices held3
- 2025–2026
- Mayor of Evanston
- 2013–2019
- Illinois State Senator, District 9
- 2011–2013
- Illinois State Representative, District 17
Endorsed by
- YIMBY Action
Voter guides3
Illinois general electionTue, Nov 3, 2026
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