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Illinois · Illinois's 9th District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Daniel Biss

Democratic

Mayor of Evanston (2021–present), state senator from the 9th district (2013–2019), and candidate for governor in 2018

Electoral history

Earlier races in Illinois, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2014

    State Senate · LD-9 Nov 4, 2014

    D · 100.0% · 55,986 votes

    Won
  2. 2014

    State Senate · LD-9 primary · Mar 18, 2014

    D · 100.0% · 11,509 votes

    Won
  3. 2012

    State Senate · LD-9 Nov 6, 2012

    D · 66.6% · 68,064 votes

    Won
  4. 2010

    House of Representatives · RD-17 Nov 2, 2010

    D · 54.8% · 23,134 votes

    Won
  5. 2008

    House of Representatives · RD-17 Nov 4, 2008

    D · 48.5% · 25,959 votes

    Lost

Fundraising

Raised
$3.4M
From individuals
$3.1M
Spent
$2.8M
Cash on hand
$568.4K

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026