Illinois Democrats picked their nominees for four open House seats on Tuesday, with one former member taking a step toward returning to the chamber and another denied a comeback.
And in an election where the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s involvement in several races was under scrutiny, the group saw mixed results. Candidates supported by outside groups reportedly tied to AIPAC prevailed in two of the four races. Cryptocurrency-backed groups and a pro-AI group were also among the big spenders heading into Tuesday’s primaries in Illinois.