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Illinois primary pits Jewish candidate with deep Israel ties against AIPAC spending

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 16 Mar

Daniel Biss, the Jewish mayor of Evanston, Illinois, and a congressional candidate, finds himself embroiled in a contentious primary, facing nearly $6 million in attack ads from an AIPAC-aligned super PAC.

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What to know about AIPAC’s role in Illinois’ primaries, where it boosted a candidate who accused Israel of genocide

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 16 Mar

The article examines AIPAC's financial influence during Illinois congressional primaries, highlighting its support for candidates with diverse views on Israel, including those critical of its policies.

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Schakowsky retirement sets up Illinois Democratic primary battle over Mideast policy

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 6 May 2025

The retirement of Rep. Jan Schakowsky from Illinois' heavily Jewish 9th Congressional District has set the stage for a competitive Democratic primary centered around Middle East policy, particularly views on Israel.

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Jewish Democratic Rep. Jan Schakowsky reportedly to retire after 26 years in office

Grace Gilson in JTA · 25 Apr 2025

Veteran Jewish Democrat Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who has represented Illinois' heavily Jewish 9th district since 1999, is reportedly set to retire after a distinguished career marked by progressive advocacy and support for healthcare reforms like the Affordable Care Act.