Overview
- Schakowsky formalized her support in a video released overnight after previously signaling she would stay out of the race.
- Biss is Evanston’s mayor and a former state lawmaker who has built a strong fundraising position and secured the Illinois AFL-CIO’s backing.
- State Sen. Laura Fine criticized the expected endorsement on Tuesday and has faced scrutiny after Bruce Leon said AIPAC pressured him to leave the race.
- Other Democratic contenders include Kat Abughazaleh, Mike Simmons, Hoan Huynh, Bushra Amiwala, Phil Andrew and Nick Pyati.
- Updated fundraising reports are due later this month ahead of the March 17 primary to choose Schakowsky’s successor.