(DCNF)—Former social media influencer Kat Abughazaleh fell short to her opponent, Evanston, Ill. Mayor and former state legislator Daniel Biss, in the crowded Democratic primary to represent a deep-blue Chicago area House district.
The 26-year-old, who once worked for left-wing group Media Matters for America, won 25.6% of the vote, lagging behind Biss who received 29.6%, with 90% of the vote counted, according to the Associated Press. Since Illinois’ Ninth District is heavily Democratic — with Vice President Kamala Harris winning it by 37 percentage points in 2024 — Biss is effectively a lock to win the November general election to represent the seat in Washington.
Biss will succeed Democratic Rep. Jan Schakowsky, 81, who is retiring at the end of the congressional term after representing the seat since January 1999, taking office just over two months before Abughazaleh was born.
Abughazaleh ran a hard-left campaign touting her staunch opposition to the Trump administration, support for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and her belief that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
While considered the underdog, she experienced a surge of momentum in the final stretch, with a rise in polls as well as last-minute endorsements from far-left Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan in the final two days before the Tuesday primary. Tlaib, like Abughazaleh, is of Palestinian descent.
A poll from Democratic firm Public Policy Polling (PPP), released a week before the primary, showed Abughazaleh was only four points behind Biss, an improvement of three points from the previous month. The PPP poll showed that while the 26-year-old female led among men by eight points, she polled a distant third among women, behind Biss and Fine.
A grand jury indicted Abughazaleh along with five others in October 2025 after they allegedly blocked law enforcement vehicles outside an ICE facility the previous month. That month, she abruptly left an interview with journalist Tara Palmeri when Palmeri confronted the candidate with video footage of the incident.
Like Abughazaleh, the victorious Biss also took left-wing policy positions during his campaign, specifically regarding his opposition to ICE.
“We’ve been doing everything we can to protect our residents from before Donald Trump took office, passing strong sanctuary laws to make sure our police are not cooperating with federal civil immigration enforcement,” the Evanston mayor told CNN in September 2025.
Biss received the endorsements of the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC and Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
A former mathematics professor, Biss has served as mayor of Evanston, a relatively affluent suburb of Chicago with a population just shy of 80,000, since 2021 and also served in both houses of the Illinois State Legislature for the combined previous eight years. He ran for governor of Illinois in 2018, coming in a distant second in the Democratic primary to now-Gov. JB Pritzker.
Biss, who is Jewish and has family members living in Israel, criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government for its handling of the war in Gaza. The Ninth District is widely considered the most Jewish congressional district in the state of Illinois. It has been represented by a Jewish Democrat — either Schakowsky or her predecessor Sidney Yates — for more than 60 years.
Had she won, Abughazaleh, who will turn 27 on March 24, would have become the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, beating the previous record held by Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by approximately two years.
During her stint at Media Matters, Abughazaleh claimed she watched Tucker Carlson, who then had a show on Fox News, for her job. She achieved prominence for creating video clips of “Tucker Carlson Tonight” from an ostensibly left-wing angle. At the time, she had written in her biographies on various social media platforms, “I watch Tucker Carlson so you don’t have to.”
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Starting the Day With a Scripture-Inspired Roast Helps Center Your Thoughts on Eternal Truths Amid Temporal Pressures
The world can seem chaotic, especially right after we wake up. Many believers start their mornings reaching for something familiar — a hot cup of coffee — yet end up settling for mediocre brews that do little more than deliver a caffeine jolt. The daily grind of life, with its endless distractions, news cycles, and responsibilities, can leave even the most faithful feeling spiritually parched alongside their physical fatigue. What if your morning ritual could do more than wake you up? What if it could ground you in truth, nourish your body with exceptional quality, and quietly advance a kingdom purpose at the same time?
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The challenge for today’s Christians runs deeper than finding a decent cup. In an age of convenience-driven consumerism, it’s easy to support companies that dilute values or remain silent on matters of faith. Many believers want their everyday choices — from what they drink to how they spend — to reflect discipleship rather than just convenience. Promised Grounds solves this by weaving Christian excellence into the entire process: beans nurtured with prayerful stewardship by farming families, roasted as an offering rather than a commodity, and packaged with Bible verses to encourage a mindset of gratitude and purpose from the first sip. Reviewers consistently praise the smooth, rich profiles — whether enjoyed black in a drip maker, iced on a warm day, or shared in fellowship — noting how the quality stands toe-to-toe with premium secular brands while delivering something far more meaningful.
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If you’re ready to transform your mornings (and perhaps your church gatherings) with coffee that honors both exceptional craftsmanship and Christian values, I encourage you to explore what Promised Grounds has to offer. One sip at a time, you’ll be nourishing your body, refreshing your spirit, and participating in something far greater — all while enjoying what truly is among the best coffee available.
