| EVANSTON, IL — State Representative and Illinois House Majority Leader Robyn Gabel (18th District) announced her endorsement of Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District in a letter to supporters today, calling him the proven leader Democrats need in a critical moment for the country.
“As we prepare to replace our friend and hero Jan Schakowsky, this election is about choosing a leader who can meet this moment and deliver for our community,” said Robyn Gabel. “This is not a normal election. We are voting to stand up to Donald Trump’s attacks on democracy, the rule of law, and our communities. We need leaders who can fight and win. I strongly believe Daniel Biss is that leader, and I’m proud to endorse him for Congress.” “Robyn Gabel is a dedicated community leader and a proven champion for working families, and I’m honored to have her support,” said Daniel Biss. “We’ve worked together for years and never shied away from standing up for what is right, and that’s the fight I’ll bring to Washington as we take on Donald Trump.” Biss has raised more than $1.3 million and has been endorsed by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11), Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, and dozens of current and former state and local elected leaders. Biss has also earned the endorsement of the Illinois AFL-CIO, the Chicago Federation of Labor, IUOE Local 150, UNITE HERE Local 1, Painters District Council #14, Mid America Carpenters Regional Council, IBEW Local 134, and LiUNA Chicago Laborers District Council, SEIU Illinois State Council. the Iron Workers District Council of Chicago, Local 881 UFCW, IAFF Local 742, Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers ADC 1, 314 Action, the 47th Ward Democrats, One People’s Campaign, Abundant Housing Illinois, and more. |
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January 27, 2026 at 02:48PM
