Daniel Biss

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Daniel Biss

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth August 27, 1977 (Age: 48)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Daniel Biss holds a robust academic background, having completed his Bachelor’s degree at Harvard University and earned a Ph.D. in mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has contributed to academia as a faculty member at the University of Chicago. Biss has demonstrated leadership in various capacities, including activism and public service roles.

Political Ideas

Daniel Biss’s political identity is marked by an ambitious, progressive agenda that often pairs radical proposals with a focus on economic fairness. His legislative record reveals a tendency to align with progressive causes while occasionally converging with more moderate factions on specific issues, such as antitrust enforcement. Biss’s approach to climate action and tech accountability is notably aggressive, suggesting a willingness to disrupt established systems. His policy stances on civil rights and liberties, combined with calls for substantial reforms in executive power and democracy, paint a picture of a candidate deeply invested in systemic change.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

Active

Competing Candidates: Bethany Johnson , Bruce Leon , Howard Rosenblum , Jeff Cohen , Jill Manrique , Justin Ford , Mark Su , Miracle Jenkins , Nick Pyati , Sam Polan

Illinois House of Representatives 9th District Democrat Primary

36,781 votes (29.60%)

Win
2018: Illinois State Governor

Election History

Illinois Governor 2018, Democrat Primary

353,625 votes (26.70%)

Loss

Winner: J. B. Pritzker