Overview
- Biss’s spokesperson confirmed an “ill-advised” relationship with former University of Chicago student Megan Wachspress, saying it occurred in 2004 after her course ended and before he was married.
- Wachspress publicly detailed the experience in Bluesky and Substack posts, describing extended emails, late office hours, and a gifted book with an inscription.
- The campaign said the pair went on a handful of dates over a few weeks before Biss ended the relationship.
- Biss taught mathematics at the University of Chicago from 2002 to 2008, a timeline consistent with the alleged 2004 encounter.
- The confirmation became public just hours before primary voting; Biss ultimately won and is set to face Republican John Elleson in November.