U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, a fixture of progressive politics on Capitol Hill, announced Tuesday his endorsement of Chicago Teachers Union organizer Graciela Guzmán in a hotly contested Democratic primary race for an Illinois Senate seat on the city’s North and Northwest sides. “Graciela will stand up to the political and economic establishment, fight for housing justice, and serve as a fierce .
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The progressive superstar's backing in the contest to unseat appointed state Sen. Natalie Toro could be a boon in a district that's widely considered one of the farthest left-leaning in Illinois.
Incumbents face challenges in Illinois legislative primaries chicagotribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chicagotribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Tribune endorses in statewide primary races for Illinois Senate chicagotribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chicagotribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.