**Daniel Biss Wins Fierce Democratic Primary in Illinois as Party Divided Over Israel and Open Seats** In a closely contested election, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss has emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th Congressional District. This win is part of a wider split decision in four Chicago-area House districts, where Democrats clashed over several key issues, including their stance on Israel. Biss's victory, projected by NBC News, is a significant win for the progressive wing of the party in Illinois. He outshone other candidates, including Cook County commissioner Donna Miller and former Rep. Melissa Bean, who ran more moderate campaigns. The four primary elections were marred by over $16 million in outside spending by anonymous groups, which poured millions into boosting the campaigns of Miller, Bean, and state Sen. Laura Fine in the 9th District. Meanwhile, Biss and state Rep. La Shawn Ford faced millions of dollars in outside spending against them, with Biss being targeted by one of the anonymous groups and Ford taking heat from the pro-Israel United Democracy Project, a super PAC aligned with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. The influx of outside spending has further divided the Democratic Party in Illinois, with some members questioning the influence of anonymous donors and the role of pro-Israel groups in the primaries. The party's internal divisions over Israel policy have been a contentious issue, with some Democrats calling for a more critical stance on U.S. policy towards Israel. While the results in Illinois may be seen as a mixed bag for progressives, it is clear that the party's internal divisions will continue to play out in the coming months. As the U.S. party continues to grapple with its stance on Israel, Nigerians can take note of the complexities involved in party politics and the challenges of balancing competing interests within a party.