Scorecard · The New Bloc

How to read this scorecard

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Strong — clear public commitment, on record

Partial — hedged, mixed record, or evolving position

Weak / Opposed — opposed or refused to commit

No position found — not asked or no public record

Candidate tags: Our pick Community-aligned, on the record Secondary/Spoilers Aligned but lower-polling Mixed record Partial, unknown, or no strong position Watch out Hedged or concerning record Reject AIPAC-linked or disqualifying record

Endorsers we track

Muslim orgs: ILMAN ↗ IMPAC ↗ Coalition-Activate ↗ CAIR Action ↗ NIAMA AMVOTE CAM ↗ TJC ↗

Progressive orgs: Justice Democrats PAL PAC Sunrise Movement If Not Now Our Revolution Working Families Party CPC PAC

People: Bernie Sanders Ro Khanna Pramila Jayapal Elizabeth Warren AOC Ilhan Omar Rashida Tlaib Jamaal Bowman Marie Newman Abdelnasser Rashid

Endorsement pills on each row reflect only the orgs and people above. Sources linked on candidate cards.

Scoring varies by race type — each scorecard uses criteria relevant to that office:

U.S. Senate	6 issue criteria — Palestine/ceasefire, AIPAC refusal, immigration/ICE, Medicare for All, anti-Islamophobia, climate action. Scored out of 6. Polling context shown in the widget above each table, not as a scored column.
U.S. House races (IL-2, 6, 7, 8, 9)	7 criteria — the same 6 issue criteria plus 📈 polling strength, which measures electoral viability. A candidate with a perfect issue record but no polling path faces a structural disadvantage. Scored out of 7.
IL Comptroller	6 criteria adapted for state office — Palestine position, AIPAC refusal, immigration/ICE, healthcare access, Muslim community engagement, fiscal justice. Scored out of 7 (includes polling strength).
State legislative (SD-6, HD-13, 21, 42)	4 criteria focused on local relevance — Palestine/AIPAC position, Muslim community engagement, immigrant rights, anti-BDS repeal stance. Scored out of 4.

📈 Polling strength methodology (House races) ▼

Adds up to 1 point to the House race total score. No polling column is used for the Senate — the polling widget above the Senate table already contextualizes that race.

✓	Top-tier (1 pt) — polling in the top tier with a realistic path to winning
~	Mid-tier (0.5 pts) — polling competitively but not leading; within striking distance
✕	Lower-polling (0 pts) — trailing significantly; faces a major gap to close
?	No data (0 pts) — no independent public polling published for this race

Polling sources: IL-9 — Data for Progress (Nov 2025), MDW Communications, Impact Research (Feb 2026), Biss internal (Feb 2026). All other House races: no independent polling published as of March 2026. Senate polling in widget above — PPP (Mar 3), Tulchin (Feb), Emerson/WGN (Jan).

All ratings sourced from candidate debates (including Feb. 19 WGN Senate debate), forums (West Ridge Action Network, Pink Poster Club, Oakton College, Evanston forums), FEC filings, campaign websites, and reporting from the Evanston RoundTable, Daily Northwestern, NBC News, The Intercept, Times of Israel, and Capitol News Illinois. Hover any cell for the specific source. Click Issues to learn what each criterion means.

⚖️ Head-to-Head Comparison

Federal · Statewide

U.S. Senate — Illinois

Replacing retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. The Democratic primary winner is heavily favored in November. Latest polling (Mar 3 PPP): Stratton 33%, Krishnamoorthi 31%, Kelly 11%. Race tightened dramatically in final weeks. Primary: March 17, 2026.

Raja Krishnamoorthi

35%

Juliana Stratton

19%

Robin Kelly

10%

All others / undecided

36%

Sources: PPP (Mar 3, Stratton-sponsored), Emerson/WGN (Jan, neutral), Tulchin (Feb, neutral)

Kelly is our pick despite polling third — she has the strongest Muslim-community alignment. Stratton now leads in latest PPP (Mar 3), having surged 10 pts in 4 weeks. Krishnamoorthi has weakest record on our issues.

Candidate	🇵🇸Ceasefire / End Aid	🚫Refuses AIPAC	🛂ICE / Immigration	🏥Medicare for All	🕌Anti- Islamophobia	🌿Climate Action	Score
Robin Kelly U.S. Rep., IL-2 (vacating) Our pick CAIR Action ↗ TJC ↗ CAM ↗ Rashida Tlaib Ilhan Omar Ayanna Pressley Marie Newman Chris Murphy CBC Members	✓ StrongCalled Israel's actions genocide at Feb 19 WGN debate — "It may not have started off being like that, but I believe that is what it turned into." Co-sponsors Block the Bombs Act to halt weapons transfers.Times of Israel, Feb 20, 2026 · Daily Illini Feb 21, 2026	✓ StrongCommitted to refusing all AIPAC money going forward. Consistent with her Block the Bombs co-sponsorship and genocide framing — stands apart from Stratton and Krishnamoorthi on this issue.Oct 2025 forum pledge · Times of Israel Feb 20, 2026	✓ StrongCo-sponsored articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Strong anti-ICE record in Congress.Reuters, Jan 14, 2026	✓ StrongExplicitly supports Medicare for All as part of her "People Over Profits" platform. Attacks Krishnamoorthi for accepting healthcare industry money that lobbied against M4A.Capitol News Illinois questionnaire, Feb 2026	~ PartialGeneral civil rights record is strong; no specific public statements on Islamophobia found in this campaign cycle.No specific source	~ PartialSupports climate action broadly; no signature Green New Deal commitment found in this campaign cycle.Campaign website	5.0 / 6
Juliana Stratton Illinois Lt. Governor Mixed record	✕ WeakAt Feb 19 debate, said suffering was "terrible" and called for humanitarian aid — but refused to call it genocide. Said Israel "has a right to safety and security." Called for Netanyahu to step down.Daily Illini, Feb 21, 2026	✕ Weak / No pledgeDid not pledge to refuse AIPAC money at Oct 2025 forum or the Feb 19 debate. Gov. Pritzker's $5M super PAC contributions to her campaign included corporate and billionaire donors.Daily Northwestern Oct 2025 · Daily Illini Feb 21, 2026	~ PartialGeneral anti-Trump/anti-ICE stance; no specific pledge to abolish ICE or strong specific actions stated at debates.Daily Illini Feb 21, 2026	~ PartialSupports expanding healthcare access but has not explicitly endorsed Medicare for All. Focuses on ACA protections and affordability.Capitol News Illinois questionnaire	~ PartialNo specific Islamophobia stance found. General civil rights positioning.No specific source	~ PartialSupports climate action; detailed Green New Deal commitment not found.Campaign website	2 / 6
Raja Krishnamoorthi U.S. Rep., IL-8 (vacating) Watch out	✕ WeakAt Feb 19 debate, refused to call it genocide — said "people are extremely divided" and worried charged rhetoric could jeopardize the "fragile ceasefire." Supports two-state solution and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.Times of Israel, Feb 20, 2026	✕ Weak / No pledgeHas not pledged to refuse AIPAC money. Described as one of the largest recipients of healthcare industry money in Congress by opponent Kelly.Capitol News Illinois questionnaire · Daily Illini Feb 21	~ PartialAnti-Trump positioning on immigration; no pledge to abolish ICE; has a more centrist immigration record in Congress.Campaign materials	✕ WeakDoes not support Medicare for All. Has accepted significant campaign donations from the healthcare industry. Opponent Kelly has specifically attacked this record.Capitol News Illinois questionnaire · Kelly campaign press release	? No clear position foundNo specific Islamophobia commitment found this cycle.No specific source	~ PartialSupports climate action broadly; no specific GND commitment found.Campaign website	1 / 6

⚡ Kelly's genocide declaration at the Feb. 19 debate was the sharpest split of the race. She is the only candidate who has co-sponsored legislation (Block the Bombs Act) to condition arms to Israel. Stratton now leads polling (33% PPP Mar 3) but scores 3/7 on our criteria. Krishnamoorthi at 31% scores only 2/7 — the frontrunners score lowest on Muslim community priorities. Kelly scores 4.5/7 on issues despite polling third. See full candidate details →

Federal · Cook County · North Side Chicago, Evanston, Skokie, Niles, North Shore

U.S. Congress — IL-9th District

Jan Schakowsky's open seat. 15-person primary. Latest polling: Biss 24–31%, Kat 17–18%, Fine 16–18% (see poll history). Independent PPP/RoundTable poll: Biss 24%, Kat 17%, Fine 16% (Feb 20–21). Over $1.17M in AIPAC-linked PAC spending reported for Fine. Sorted by total score. Primary: March 17, 2026.

Daniel Biss

31%

Kat Abughazaleh

18%

Laura Fine

18%

Mike Simmons

Bushra Amiwala

Field / undecided

23%

Sources: PPP/RoundTable independent (Feb 20–21), Biss/Fine internals, Kat campaign aggregate

Kat polling at 18% but our top pick — her position on Palestine, AIPAC refusal, and Muslim community endorsements are unmatched. Biss leads but has equivocated on genocide.

Candidate	🇵🇸Ceasefire / End Aid	🚫Refuses AIPAC	🛂ICE / Immigration	🏥Medicare for All	🕌Anti- Islamophobia	🌿Climate Action	📈Polling strength	Score / 7
Kat Abughazaleh Journalist, researcher · Palestinian-American Our pick ILMAN ↗ IMPAC ↗ CAIR Action ↗ TJC ↗ Justice Democrats PAL PAC Sunrise Movement If Not Now Ro Khanna Jamaal Bowman Abdelnasser Rashid	✓ StrongCalls Israel's actions genocide. Explicitly calls for ending U.S. military aid to Israel, recognizing Palestinian statehood. "She unapologetically defends Palestinian human rights" (Justice Democrats). The only top-3 candidate to never have met with AIPAC.The Intercept Feb 12 · Multiple forums	✓ StrongRejects all corporate PAC money. Explicitly refuses AIPAC. Grassroots-only fundraising — over $3M raised with average donation of $31.Intercept Feb 12, 2026 · FEC	✓ StrongCalls to abolish ICE. Campaign office operates as a mutual aid hub for immigrant communities. Faces federal indictment for protesting at Broadview ICE facility — which she wears as a badge of honor.Daily Northwestern Jan 16, 2026	✓ StrongExplicitly supports Medicare for All. Also supports housing affordability, tariff repeals, and constituent services expansion.Campaign platform · Evanston RoundTable Jan 16	✓ StrongPalestinian-American candidate; has faced Islamophobic attacks from opposing campaign surrogates. Endorsed by ILMAN (IL Muslim American Network) and IMPAC. Endorsed by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid. Explicitly ties civil rights and anti-Islamophobia to her platform.Endorsements page · Campaign platform · Prism Reports Feb 23	✓ StrongSupports Green New Deal and aggressive climate action. Endorsed by Sunrise Movement.Campaign platform · Sunrise endorsement	✓ Strong — top tierConsistently polling 18–31% across three independent surveys. Tied for or leading the race entering the final weeks. Top-3 candidate by every measure.Data for Progress Nov 2025 · Evanston RoundTable · Biss internal poll	7.0 / 7
Bushra Amiwala Skokie School Board · Muslim-American Secondary/Spoilers ⚠️ Vote splitting — may spoil path for our pick Coalition-Activate ↗ NIAMA Marie Newman	✓ StrongSupports cutting military aid to Israel and calls for permanent ceasefire. Uses the word genocide at multiple forums. One of the first elected officials to sign onto the Jewish Voice for Peace public letter calling for immediate permanent ceasefire.Wikipedia · Evanston RoundTable Jan 16 · Multiple forums	✓ StrongDoes not accept corporate PAC money. At Pink Poster Club forum called out three candidates for displaying redboxing pages — a coordination mechanism with outside PACs — on their campaign sites.Pink Poster Club forum, Feb 20, 2026	✓ StrongCalls to abolish ICE. Leads ICE Rapid Response Trainings in partnership with ICIRR and Niles Township. Personally active in Muslim/immigrant communities in Skokie and Niles directly impacted by raids.Shaw Local questionnaire Feb 2026 · Daily Northwestern Jan 16, 2026	✓ StrongCo-sponsors Medicare for All and features it prominently on her campaign website. Supports universal healthcare as a right and has spoken about it consistently at forums.Campaign website · NAACP Forum Feb 2026	✓ StrongMuslim-American woman — first Gen Z elected official in U.S., first Muslim on IL Muslim American Advisory Council. Coalition-Activate, NIAMA, IMPAC endorsed. Would be the first Muslim woman from Illinois in Congress. Has faced direct Islamophobic targeting.Endorsements · Wikipedia · Campaign website	✓ StrongFeatures climate action prominently on her campaign website. Supports a Green New Deal, environmental justice, and clean energy transition as core campaign priorities.Campaign website · Forum statements	✕ Lower-pollingPolling at ~4–6% across independent surveys. Among the second tier in a crowded 15-person field. Strong community ties and endorsements but significant gap to close against top-tier candidates.Data for Progress Nov 2025 · Evanston Now Nov 2025	5 / 7
Mike Simmons IL State Senator, 7th District Secondary/Spoilers ⚠️ Vote splitting — may spoil path for our pick CBC PAC Equality PAC	✓ StrongUses the word "genocide" to describe Palestinian deaths in Gaza. Supports cutting military funds to Israel. Called out Fine's AIPAC donations publicly at multiple forums.Evanston RoundTable Jan 16, 2026 · Pink Poster Club Feb 20	✓ StrongNo AIPAC donations. Progressive grassroots fundraising model. Publicly called out Fine's AIPAC-linked donations alongside Biss at joint press conference.Pink Poster Club forum Feb 20 · Daily Northwestern Feb 18	✓ StrongCalls to abolish ICE. Personally intervened when ICE agents stopped a man from his car while he was on a community patrol. Described the incident at multiple forums as personal testimony.Daily Northwestern Jan 16, 2026 · Multiple forums	✓ StrongSupports Medicare for All and universal healthcare. Strong economic justice platform — supporting $25/hr minimum wage, banning offshore tax havens, guaranteeing workers' bargaining rights.Loyola Phoenix Jan 2026 · Campaign platform	~ PartialStrong general civil rights record in the IL Senate — first openly gay Black state senator, advocate for criminal justice reform. No specific public record on anti-Islamophobia legislation or Muslim community engagement found in this congressional race.IL Senate record · No Muslim org endorsement found	~ PartialSupports the Green New Deal and environmental justice broadly. Climate action has not been a primary campaign focus — not among his top-tier issues in public forums.Campaign platform · Forum statements	✕ Lower-pollingPolling at ~4–6% across independent surveys. Well behind the top 3 (Biss, Abughazaleh, Fine) with limited time to close the gap. Has fundraising and organizing strength but faces structural disadvantage in a 15-person field.Data for Progress Nov 2025 · Evanston Now Nov 2025	4 / 7
Daniel Biss Mayor of Evanston · former IL State Senator Mixed record Citizen Action/IL CPC PAC Pramila Jayapal Elizabeth Warren	~ PartialCalls Israeli government's actions "atrocities" and supports ceasefire and two-state solution. Refused to call it "genocide" when directly asked at Pink Poster Club forum (Feb 20). Supports cutting unconditional military aid.NBC News Feb 4 · Daily Northwestern Feb 20	~ PartialHas met with AIPAC officials previously. Now rejects their involvement and criticizes Fine's AIPAC donations. Fine accused him of hypocrisy for changing his stance after AIPAC said they "didn't trust him."Evanston RoundTable Feb 5 · Intercept Feb 12	✓ StrongCalls to abolish ICE. Strong statements at multiple forums on immigration enforcement. Evanston has been a sanctuary city under his leadership — he's governed on this, not just talked about it.Daily Northwestern Jan 16, 2026	✓ StrongExplicitly supports Medicare for All. Strong economic justice platform from his progressive 2018 gubernatorial run.Campaign platform	~ PartialNo specific anti-Islamophobia commitments found. Endorsed by Jan Schakowsky — who has a mixed record on Muslim community issues. Did not directly condemn Islamophobic attacks on Muslim candidates by Carroll.No specific source · Prism Reports Feb 23	✓ StrongStrong climate record — as Evanston mayor advanced sustainability initiatives; supports Green New Deal policies.Campaign platform · Evanston climate record	✓ Strong — top tierPolling at 31% in latest Biss internal poll; consistently in the top 2–3 across all surveys. Strong name recognition as former Evanston mayor and state senator.Biss internal poll Feb 2026 · Data for Progress Nov 2025	4.5 / 7
Laura Fine IL State Senator, 9th District Reject	✕ WeakSupports "two-state solution" but opposes "tying Israel's hands." Said at Jan forum: "I cannot believe in tying Israel's hands right now — I've been to Israel, I've been in the bomb shelters." Does not use the word genocide.NBC News Feb 4, 2026 · Daily Northwestern Jan 2026	✕ WeakAIPAC-affiliated PACs "Elect Chicago Women" and "Affordable Chicago Now" have spent $1.17M+ on pro-Fine ads. Fine has distanced herself from AIPAC verbally but has not returned donations or condemned the spending.NBC News Feb 4 · Intercept Feb 12, 2026	~ PartialSupports "unmasking" ICE agents and legislative protections around schools and hospitals — but stopped short of abolishing ICE at forums where other candidates made that call.Evanston RoundTable Jan 16, 2026	~ PartialStrong healthcare record in Springfield (mental health legislation, Cook County Housing Trust Fund). Focuses on ACA and affordability — no explicit Medicare for All endorsement found.Evanston RoundTable Jan 16	✕ ConcernState Rep. Jonathan Carroll — a Fine supporter — posted anti-Muslim content targeting Muslim candidates in this race. Fine has not publicly condemned this. Carroll's posts prompted a censure process.Prism Reports, Feb 23, 2026	~ PartialSupports environmental legislation; not specifically a climate-forward candidate in this race.Campaign website	~ Mid-tier pollingPolling at ~18% in independent surveys — third in the race, trailing Biss and Abughazaleh. Has raised over $1M+ and has AIPAC-linked PAC spending boosting her visibility.Data for Progress Nov 2025 · Biss internal Feb 2026	1.5 / 7

⚡ Abughazaleh scores 7/7 — the only candidate with both top-tier polling and a perfect issue record. Endorsed by ILMAN and IMPAC. Biss scores well on polling but hedges on "genocide." Simmons and Amiwala have near-perfect issue scores but low polling. Fine has AIPAC-linked spending and the lowest issue score. See full candidate details →

Federal · Cook + DuPage County · Southwest suburbs

U.S. Congress — IL-6th District

Incumbent Sean Casten challenged by Joey Ruzevich. IL-06 contains the largest Palestinian population of any congressional district in the US. No independent polling. Casten has financial advantage but faces community backlash. Primary: March 17, 2026.

Candidate	🇵🇸Ceasefire / End Aid	🚫Refuses AIPAC	🛂ICE / Immigration	🏥Medicare for All	🕌Anti- Islamophobia	🌿Climate Action	📈Polling strength	Score
Joey Ruzevich Software engineer · Small business owner · Age 28 Our pick ILMAN ↗ IMPAC ↗ CAIR Action ↗ CAM ↗ TJC ↗ Marie Newman Lynn LaPlante	✓ StrongExplicitly opposes U.S. weapons to Israel. Says Casten "refused to use any leverage to stop the killing of civilians." Refuses AIPAC-affiliated donations. District has the largest Palestinian population in any US congressional district.Chicago Sun-Times candidate questionnaire · Patch.com Nov 2025	✓ StrongPledged to refuse all corporate PAC money and AIPAC-affiliated donations. Endorsed by ILMAN, IMPAC, CAIR Action, CAM, and TJC — core Illinois Muslim political and civil rights organizations.Ballotpedia · Campaign website	✓ StrongPledges to be responsive to ICE-affected constituents — an explicit contrast to Casten who "did not do much of anything to help" constituents affected by raids.Chicago Sun-Times candidate questionnaire	✓ StrongSupports universal healthcare and rejects corporate PAC money including from healthcare industry interests.Campaign platform · Ballotpedia survey	✓ StrongEndorsed by ILMAN, IMPAC, CAIR Action, and CAM — the full stack of Illinois Muslim civic and political organizations. Active engagement with Muslim and Arab communities across the southwest suburbs.Ballotpedia · Velocity Feb 2026	✓ StrongSupports climate action and regulation of AI-driven energy monopolies. No fossil fuel PAC money.Campaign platform	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	6 / 7
Sean Casten Incumbent U.S. Rep. · 3rd term · Downers Grove Reject	✕ WeakAccepted ~$208,000 from pro-Israel interest groups. Backed by Democratic Majority for Israel. Told Palestinian constituents at a 2025 town hall to "run for office" when they asked him to stop funding arms to Israel. His district has the largest Palestinian population in any US congressional district.Velocity Feb 2026 · Chicago Sun-Times questionnaire · Patch Nov 2025	✕ WeakAccepted ~$208K from pro-Israel groups and $470K in corporate PAC money in 2024. Accepted large campaign expenditures from Democratic Majority for Israel. Has not refused AIPAC.Velocity Feb 2026 · Chicago Sun-Times questionnaire	✕ WeakDid not meaningfully assist constituents affected by ICE raids despite community outreach and pleas for help.Chicago Sun-Times Ruzevich questionnaire	~ PartialSupports healthcare access generally. Has not taken a strong Medicare for All position. Accepts corporate PAC money including from health industry interests.Campaign website	✕ WeakUnresponsive to Arab and Muslim constituents. No endorsements from Muslim civic organizations. Community describes his approach as dismissive and disconnected.Velocity Feb 2026 · Patch Nov 2025	✓ StrongClimate and clean energy is Casten's strongest issue — he co-founded Recycled Energy Development and has a long climate record in Congress. House Energy and Commerce committee member.Ballotpedia · Campaign website	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	1 / 7

⚡ IL-06 has the largest Palestinian population of any US congressional district — yet the incumbent has accepted $208K+ from pro-Israel groups and dismissed constituents at town halls. Ruzevich scores 6/6 with endorsements from ILMAN, IMPAC, CAIR Action, CAM, TJC, Marie Newman, and Lynn LaPlante, refuses all AIPAC money, and is the clear community pick. See full candidate details →

Federal · Cook County + DuPage/Kane · Northwest suburbs

U.S. Congress — IL-8th District

Open seat — Krishnamoorthi is vacating to run for Senate. No recent independent polling. Bean perceived as frontrunner by name recognition; Ahmed leads in progressive endorsements and grassroots fundraising. Primary: March 17, 2026.

Candidate	🇵🇸Ceasefire / End Aid	🚫Refuses AIPAC	🛂ICE / Immigration	🏥Medicare for All	🕌Anti- Islamophobia	🌿Climate Action	📈Polling strength	Score
Junaid Ahmed Tech entrepreneur · Muslim-American Our pick ILMAN ↗ IMPAC ↗ Coalition-Activate ↗ CAIR Action ↗ TJC ↗ Justice Democrats PAL PAC Bernie Sanders Ro Khanna Pramila Jayapal Elizabeth Warren	✓ StrongExplicitly supports ceasefire and ending U.S. military aid to Israel. Justice Coalition Action endorsed him — the same group that commissioned the IL-9 Palestine-focused poll. Endorsed by Justice Democrats and PAL PAC.Justice Coalition endorsement · Ballotpedia	✓ StrongRejects corporate PAC money. No AIPAC connection. Endorsed by Justice Democrats and PAL PAC — both organizations that explicitly counter AIPAC influence.Campaign website · FEC	✓ StrongExplicitly calls to abolish ICE. Running anti-ICE digital ads. His campaign has framed Bean as "Wall Street's favorite Democrat" partly on immigration enforcement record contrast.Chicago Tribune Jan 29, 2026	✓ StrongSupports Medicare for All as part of progressive economic platform. Rejects corporate PAC money including from healthcare industry.Campaign platform	✓ StrongMuslim-American candidate. Endorsed by Muslim Civic Coalition-Activate, Illinois Muslim PAC (IMPAC). His candidacy is a direct representation of Muslim community interests in IL-8.Endorsements · Ballotpedia	✓ StrongSupports Green New Deal and climate action. No fossil fuel PAC money accepted.Campaign platform	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	6 / 7
Yasmeen Bankole Community advocate · Progressive challenger Secondary/Spoilers ⚠️ Vote splitting — may spoil path for our pick	~ PartialLimited public record. Appears to support ceasefire based on progressive platform, but no sourced on-record statement found.Limited public record as of March 2026	~ PartialNo AIPAC-linked money identified. No explicit public anti-AIPAC pledge on record.No source found	~ PartialLimited public record. Progressive positioning implies immigrant rights support but no specific sourced statement found.Limited public record as of March 2026	~ PartialHealthcare access likely supported; no specific Medicare for All pledge found.No source found	~ PartialNo specific anti-Islamophobia record found; no Muslim org endorsements identified.No source found	~ PartialNo specific climate commitment found on record.No source found	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	2 / 7
Kevin Morrison Cook County Commissioner · DuPage/NW suburbs Mixed record	? No position foundNo public ceasefire or military aid position found. Moderate Democratic positioning with no foreign policy specifics.No source found	? No position foundNo AIPAC-related transparency statement found either way.No source found	~ PartialCounty Commissioner record suggests general Democratic positioning on immigration; no strong advocacy record found.County record	~ PartialSupports healthcare access; no explicit Medicare for All endorsement found.No source found	? No position foundNo Muslim community engagement or Islamophobia-specific record found.No source found	~ PartialGeneral climate support expected; no specific climate commitment on record.No source found	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	1 / 7
Melissa Bean Former U.S. Rep. (2005–11) · JPMorgan/Mesirow exec Reject	✕ WeakNo public ceasefire or military aid position found. Her 2005–11 congressional record includes support for U.S.-Israel military cooperation. AIPAC-linked PAC "Elect Chicago Women" reportedly includes backing for Bean.NBC News Feb 4, 2026	✕ WeakAIPAC-linked PAC "Elect Chicago Women" is reportedly spending on Bean alongside Fine. Has not pledged to refuse AIPAC.NBC News Feb 4, 2026	✕ WeakNo pledge to abolish ICE. Has not made immigration enforcement a focus. Ahmed and Khot are both running ads explicitly contrasting with Bean's Wall Street alignment.Chicago Tribune Jan 29, 2026	✕ WeakModerate/centrist economic record from her 2005–11 congressional service. No Medicare for All endorsement found. Described as "Wall Street's favorite Democrat" by two opposing candidates.Chicago Tribune Jan 29, 2026	? No position foundNo Islamophobia-specific position found.No source	~ PartialGeneral climate support expected; no specific strong climate commitment found.Campaign website	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	0 / 7
Neil Khot Business executive · Top fundraiser Reject	✕ WeakNo public ceasefire or end-aid position. Pro-business platform with no engagement on Palestine or community foreign policy issues.Campaign platform	? No verified positionSome reports of outside PAC spending in his favor but specific AIPAC link not independently verified. Heavy corporate PAC fundraising noted.No independently verified source as of March 2026	? No position foundNo specific immigration platform found.No source found	? No position foundNo healthcare platform found.No source found	✕ WeakNo Muslim community engagement or endorsement found. AIPAC-linked support is disqualifying for community alignment.No source found	? No position foundNo climate platform found.No source found	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	0 / 7

⚡ Ahmed has the strongest progressive and Muslim community endorsement stack in this race: Sanders, Warren, Bowman, Ro Khanna, Jayapal, Ramirez, Justice Democrats, Coalition-Activate, IMPAC. Bean is running on name recognition from a 15-year-old congressional record that does not reflect current community priorities. See full candidate details →

Federal · Cook County · West Side & South Side Chicago + western suburbs

U.S. Congress — IL-7th District

Open seat — Danny Davis retiring after nearly 3 decades. 13-candidate field. AIPAC-linked United Democracy Project spending $2.8M+ on Melissa Conyears-Ervin. Progressive vote split between Kina Collins and Anthony Driver. Primary: March 17, 2026.

Candidate	🇵🇸Ceasefire / End Aid	🚫Refuses AIPAC	🛂ICE / Immigration	🏥Medicare for All	🕌Anti- Islamophobia	🌿Climate Action	📈Polling strength	Score
Kina Collins Community organizer · West Side Chicago activist Our pick ILMAN ↗ IMPAC ↗ CAM ↗	✓ StrongUses the word "genocide." Advocated for ceasefire from the start of Israeli blockade in Oct 2023. Supports conditioning offensive military aid. AIPAC spent money against her in 2024 race — she's the candidate they fear most in this district.Chicago Sun-Times questionnaire · Wednesday Journal Oak Park 2024	✓ StrongILMAN, IMPAC, Justice Democrats and PAL PAC endorsements. No AIPAC money. AIPAC specifically spent to oppose her in 2024 — a signal of her credibility as an anti-AIPAC candidate.American Prospect · Wednesday Journal 2026	✓ StrongCalls for abolishing ICE. Strong immigration reform platform. West Side district has large immigrant communities central to her organizing work.Campaign platform · Wikipedia	✓ StrongHealthcare access has been a central issue throughout all three of her campaigns. Supports single-payer healthcare.Campaign platform 2019–2026	✓ StrongEndorsed by ILMAN, IMPAC, and CAM — three of the most active Muslim civic organizations in Illinois. Has engaged Muslim communities on the West Side throughout her organizing work.ILMAN · IMPAC · CAM endorsements 2026	✓ StrongClimate crisis named as one of top priorities across all campaigns. Supports Green New Deal-type policy framework.Campaign platform · Wikipedia	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	6.0 / 7
Reed Showalter Antitrust attorney · DOJ / FTC / House Judiciary · Oak Park native Secondary/Spoilers ⚠️ Vote splitting — may spoil path for our pick	✓ StrongSupports ceasefire and Block the Bombs Act to halt U.S. weapons transfers to Israel. Has spoken out against continued military aid. Progressive on Palestine.Forest Park Review March 3, 2026 · Campaign profile	✓ StrongPledged not to accept AIPAC money. Confirmed by The Intercept (Nov 2025) as one of the IL-07 candidates who refused AIPAC support.Intercept Nov 22, 2025	✓ StrongCivil rights background from DOJ and FTC work. Progressive stance on immigrant protections. Supports policies protecting immigrant communities from ICE overreach.Campaign profile · Forest Park Review March 2026	~ PartialProgressive platform likely supports Medicare for All but no explicit on-record commitment found in public materials.Campaign profile	✓ StrongExplicitly against Islamophobia. His progressive platform includes combating discrimination against Muslim and Arab communities.Campaign profile · Forest Park Review March 2026	~ PartialSupports climate action as part of progressive platform. No specific Green New Deal endorsement found.Campaign profile	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	4 / 7
Anthony Driver Jr. SEIU IL Executive Director · Former police oversight board president Secondary/Spoilers ⚠️ Vote splitting — may spoil path for our pick CPC PAC	✓ StrongSupports Block the Bombs Act and Palestinian right of return. Returned donation from AIPAC-linked donor Michael Sacks. Joined cross-district anti-AIPAC press conference with Biss, Peters, and Ahmed.Jewish Insider Feb 2026 · Jewish Insider 2026	✓ StrongEndorsed by Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC. Returned AIPAC-linked donor money. Vocally anti-AIPAC at press conference and forums.Jewish Insider Feb 2026	✓ StrongSEIU labor leader with strong worker and immigrant rights record. Progressive on immigration reform.Campaign profile	✓ StrongCPC PAC endorsement reflects commitment to healthcare for all as part of progressive platform.CPC PAC endorsement	~ PartialNo specific Islamophobia-related position found. Progressive record on civil rights generally.No specific source	~ PartialSEIU's labor platform supports climate action, but specific climate commitments not prominently highlighted in campaign.Campaign platform	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	4 / 7
Anabel Mendoza Progressive candidate · Latina community organizer Secondary/Spoilers ⚠️ Vote splitting — may spoil path for our pick	✓ StrongSupports Block the Bombs Act and a permanent ceasefire. Against continued U.S. military aid to Israel. Immigrant rights background informs her foreign policy lens.Campaign profile · Forest Park Review March 2026	✓ StrongNo AIPAC connection identified. No AIPAC-linked PAC spending on her behalf. Pledged not to accept corporate PAC money.Intercept Nov 2025 · Forest Park Review March 2026	✓ StrongCommunity organizer in immigrant communities. Progressive on immigration rights.Campaign profile	~ PartialHealthcare access likely supported but no specific Medicare for All pledge found.No source	✓ StrongOutspoken against Islamophobia and anti-Arab discrimination. Her immigrant rights organizing has included standing up for Muslim immigrant communities facing ICE enforcement.Campaign profile · Forest Park Review March 2026	~ PartialNo specific climate commitment found.No source	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	4 / 7
La Shawn Ford IL State Rep · Danny Davis' preferred successor Mixed record	~ PartialCondemned AIPAC spending as "buying their candidate." But declined to answer yes/no on conditioning U.S. military aid to Israel in WBEZ candidate survey — unlike the top progressives in the race.WBEZ survey Feb 2026 · Wednesday Journal 2026	~ PartialNot identified as AIPAC-linked. Criticized UDP spending on Conyears-Ervin. But FairShake crypto PAC running ads against him — outside groups involved in his race.Jewish Insider Feb 2026	~ PartialWest Side state rep with community ties but no prominent abolish-ICE stance. More establishment profile than Collins or Driver.Campaign profile	~ PartialStandard Democratic healthcare position. No Medicare for All commitment found.No source	~ PartialNo Islamophobia-specific record found.No source	~ PartialStandard state legislator climate position. No strong climate commitment found.No source	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	1.5 / 7
Melissa Conyears-Ervin Chicago City Treasurer · Former IL State Rep Reject	✕ WeakStated she "would not oppose sending U.S. military aid to Israel today." Has visited Israel and maintained support for it throughout political career. AIPAC's United Democracy Project is spending $2.8M+ on her behalf.WBEZ survey Feb 2026 · PBS NewsHour 2026	✕ WeakAIPAC's United Democracy Project spending $2.8M+ in TV ads supporting her. Has not pledged to refuse AIPAC money. Previously backed by To Protect Our Heritage PAC (another pro-Israel group).American Prospect Feb 2026 · WBEZ 2026	✕ WeakNo abolish-ICE stance. Campaign focused on lowering costs and healthcare in AIPAC ads — not immigration enforcement reform.Jewish Insider Feb 2026	~ PartialGeneral healthcare protection messaging. No Medicare for All position.Campaign ads	? No position foundNo Islamophobia-specific statement found.No source	~ PartialNo strong climate commitment found. Campaign messaging focused on economic and healthcare issues.No source	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	0 / 7
Jason Friedman River North real estate developer Reject	✕ WeakSigned a letter condemning the City of Chicago for supporting a Gaza ceasefire resolution. Explicitly pro-Israel position on record.American Prospect Feb 2026	✕ WeakReceived substantial donations from AIPAC-linked donors. Initially AIPAC's preferred candidate before pivot to Conyears-Ervin. Pro-Israel Network fundraisers organized for his campaign.American Prospect Feb 2026 · WBEZ 2026	? No position foundReal estate developer background with no progressive immigration record.No source	? No position foundNo Medicare for All position found.No source	? No position foundNo Islamophobia-specific record found.No source	? No position foundNo specific climate position found.No source	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	0 / 7

⚠️ AIPAC's United Democracy Project is spending $2.8M+ on Melissa Conyears-Ervin — making IL-07 one of the highest-dollar AIPAC intervention races in the country. Kina Collins has the strongest pro-Palestine, anti-AIPAC record and Justice Democrats backing. Anthony Driver is a strong secondary pick. The progressive vote must consolidate to prevent an AIPAC-backed winner. See full candidate details →

Federal · Cook County · South Side Chicago, south suburbs

U.S. Congress — IL-2nd District

Robin Kelly vacating to run for Senate. No public polling. Donna Miller leads fundraising; Robert Peters has Bernie Sanders endorsement and progressive coalition; Jesse Jackson Jr. is our CAM-endorsed pick. Willie Preston chairs IL Senate Black Caucus. Primary: March 17, 2026.

Candidate	🇵🇸Ceasefire / End Aid	🚫Refuses AIPAC	🛂ICE / Immigration	🏥Medicare for All	🕌Anti- Islamophobia	🌿Climate Action	📈Polling strength	Score
Jesse Jackson Jr. Former U.S. Rep. IL-2 · CAM-endorsed Our pick CAM ↗	✓ StrongSupports conditioning U.S. aid to Israel. Believes a genocide has been committed in Gaza. CAM-endorsed on Palestine platform.CAM endorsement card 2026	✓ StrongRefuses support from AIPAC and publicly condemns its interference in U.S. elections.CAM endorsement card 2026	✓ StrongSupports total defunding and dismantling of ICE in its current form — "gone rogue and cannot be reformed." Calls for stopping mass deportations, overhauling DHS detention, and comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship.Chicago Sun-Times 2026 candidate questionnaire	✓ StrongCommitted to fighting for universal healthcare coverage for all Americans.CAM endorsement card 2026	✓ StrongCAM-endorsed — Civic Action for Muslims specifically evaluated and endorsed his platform for Muslim community alignment.CAM endorsement card 2026	✓ StrongCalls climate change "an existential threat requiring urgent, transformative action." Explicitly endorses the Green New Deal. Opposes U.S. war with Iran — diplomacy over military escalation.WTTW 2026 voters guide · CAM endorsement card 2026	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	7 / 7
Robert Peters IL State Senator, 13th District Secondary/Spoilers ⚠️ Vote splitting — may spoil JJJ's path Coalition-Activate ↗ CAIR Action ↗ TJC ↗ Bernie Sanders Ro Khanna	✓ StrongExplicit ceasefire and end to military aid position. Endorsed by Bernie Sanders, Coalition-Activate, Reps. Ro Khanna, Greg Casar, Pramila Jayapal — all of whom are on record opposing U.S. military aid to Israel.Chicago Tribune Jan 29 · Endorsements	✓ StrongRejects corporate PAC money. No AIPAC connection. Progressive grassroots fundraising model.Campaign platform · FEC	✓ StrongLed IL's effort to end cash bail for nonviolent crimes. Strong criminal justice reform record ties to immigrant rights. Anti-ICE stance.Chicago Tribune Jan 29, 2026	✓ StrongSupported by Sanders — whose signature issue is Medicare for All. Strong economic justice platform from IL Senate work on workers' rights and abortion access.Campaign platform	~ PartialEndorsed by Coalition-Activate; no specific Islamophobia statement found.Coalition-Activate endorsement	✓ StrongEndorsed by progressive Green New Deal supporters including Ro Khanna. Progressive climate stance.Campaign platform	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	4.5 / 7
Willie Preston IL State Senator, 16th District · chairs IL Senate Black Caucus Mixed record	? No clear position foundNo public ceasefire or military aid to Israel position found in this race. His IL Senate record does not include any Palestine-related votes or statements located.No source found	? No position foundNo AIPAC involvement or explicit refusal found. No corporate PAC transparency record available for this race.No source found	~ PartialState senator with progressive record on criminal justice and community investment. No specific ICE abolition pledge found for this race.IL Senate record	~ PartialProgressive IL Senate record generally. No explicit Medicare for All endorsement found for this congressional race.Campaign materials	? No position foundNo Islamophobia-specific position or Muslim community engagement found.No source	~ PartialGeneral progressive climate support in IL Senate. No specific federal climate bill commitment found.Campaign website	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	1 / 7
Donna Miller Cook County Commissioner, 6th District Reject	? No clear position foundNo public ceasefire or military aid position found. AIPAC-linked PAC "Affordable Chicago Now" spending $250K+ on her campaign.NBC News Feb 4, 2026	✕ Concern"Affordable Chicago Now" — an AIPAC-linked PAC — is reportedly spending $250K+ backing Miller. She has not condemned this spending.NBC News Feb 4, 2026	~ PartialEndorsed by Schakowsky (pro-immigration) and Carol Moseley Braun. No specific ICE abolition pledge found.NBC News Feb 4	~ PartialCook County Commissioner record shows progressive local governance; no federal Medicare for All commitment confirmed.Campaign platform	? No position foundNo Islamophobia-specific position found.No source	~ PartialGeneral climate support; no specific strong climate commitment found.Campaign website	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	1 / 7

⚡ Jesse Jackson Jr. is our pick — CAM-endorsed with clear stances: conditions U.S. aid to Israel, acknowledges genocide in Gaza, refuses AIPAC money, opposes war with Iran, supports universal healthcare. Peters has strong progressive credentials but splitting votes makes him a spoiler here. Miller has AIPAC-linked PAC spending. No public polling available. See full candidate details →

State · Statewide · Illinois

Illinois Comptroller

Illinois Comptroller oversees state finances, audits, and debt management. Open seat — incumbent Susana Mendoza is not seeking re-election. Four-way Democratic primary. No public polling. Croke leads in fundraising with Pritzker backing; Villa has progressive/Muslim community support. Primary: March 17, 2026.

Candidate	🇵🇸Palestine position	🚫Refuses AIPAC	🛂ICE / Immigration	🏥Healthcare Access	🕌Muslim Community	💰Fiscal Justice	📈Polling strength	Score
Karina Villa IL State Senator · Latina progressive · West suburbs Our pick ILMAN ↗ IMPAC ↗ Coalition-Activate ↗ TJC ↗ CAM ↗	✓ StrongExplicit pro-Palestine position. Endorsed by Muslim Civic Coalition-Activate, IMPAC, Reps. Delia Ramirez and Chuy Garcia — all of whom have strong pro-Palestine records.Coalition-Activate endorsement · Endorsement list	✓ StrongNo AIPAC connection. Progressive grassroots model. Endorsed by SEIU Illinois State Council, CTU, progressive orgs.Endorsement list	✓ StrongStrong pro-immigrant legislative record in IL Senate. West suburb district has significant Latino and immigrant populations.IL Senate record	✓ StrongStrong healthcare access record — championed mental health access and Medicaid expansion in IL Senate.IL Senate record	✓ StrongEndorsed by ILMAN, IMPAC, Muslim Civic Coalition-Activate, Reps. Abdelnasser Rashid and Nabeela Syed, IL Senate President Don Harmon. Deepest Muslim community endorsement stack in this race.Coalition-Activate · IMPAC endorsements	✓ StrongProgressive fiscal vision — state comptroller role focused on transparent, equitable use of state funds and accountability.Campaign platform	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	6 / 7
Holly Kim Lake County Treasurer · First Korean-American elected countywide in Lake County Secondary/Spoilers ⚠️ Vote splitting — may spoil path for our pick	~ PartialNo specific public Palestine position found. No AIPAC-linked support identified; institutional focus is on local fiscal issues rather than federal foreign policy.No source found	~ PartialNo AIPAC connection identified. No explicit anti-AIPAC pledge on record.No source found	~ PartialGeneral Democratic stance on immigration; no specific advocacy record found for this race.No source found	~ PartialLake County Treasurer with a transparent, community-focused fiscal management record. Healthcare access likely supported but no specific Medicare for All commitment found.Limited public record as of March 2026	~ PartialNo specific Muslim community engagement or endorsement found. Progressive values suggest alignment but no on-record commitment.No source found	✓ StrongProgressive fiscal vision with transparent, equitable use of public funds. No AIPAC-linked support; community-aligned fiscal approach.Campaign platform	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	2.5 / 7
Margaret Croke IL State Rep., 12th District · Chicago Tribune endorsed Mixed record	? No position foundNo public Palestine position found. Endorsed by Gov. Pritzker and Cook County Dems — institutional endorsers with mixed-at-best records on Palestine.No source	? No position foundNo AIPAC pledge found either way.No source	~ PartialGeneral Democratic pro-immigrant stance; no specific IL immigration legislation record found.Campaign website	~ PartialSupports healthcare access; state comptroller role has limited direct healthcare jurisdiction.Campaign website	? No position foundNo Muslim community endorsements or specific Islamophobia record found.No source	~ PartialChicago Tribune-endorsed; centrist fiscal approach implied by institutional backing.Chicago Tribune endorsement	? No polling dataNo independent polling published for this race.No public polls found as of March 2026	1 / 7

⚡ Villa has the most comprehensive Muslim community endorsement stack of any candidate across all races in this guide. Croke leads in fundraising (Pritzker-backed) but has no community-facing positions on record. See full candidate details →

IL Senate District 6 · March 17, 2026

SD-6: Feigenholtz vs. Uniejewski

North Shore suburban seat. Our community should vote FOR Uniejewski and AGAINST Feigenholtz.

Candidate	🇵🇸Palestine / AIPAC	🕌Muslim Engagement	🛂Immigrant Rights	✊Anti-BDS Repeal	Score	⚖️
Nick Uniejewski Progressive challenger · SD-6 Our pick Coalition-Activate ↗ TJC ↗ CAM ↗	✓ StrongOpenly critical of AIPAC. Calls for ceasefire. No AIPAC-linked money.Campaign statements · Candidate forums	✓ StrongEndorsed by Coalition-Activate (Muslim Civic Coalition-Activate) 2026. Running as explicitly pro-Muslim/pro-Palestinian candidate.Campaign platform · Community outreach	✓ StrongSupports sanctuary policies and immigrant rights.Campaign website	✓ StrongSupports repeal of IL anti-BDS law (SB2462).Campaign platform	4/4
Sara Feigenholtz Incumbent State Senator · SD-6 Reject	✗ NoneAccepted AIPAC-linked support. No ceasefire statement. No pro-Palestinian record.FEC filings · No public statement found	✗ NoneNo Muslim community engagement or endorsement found.No record found	~ PartialStandard Democratic position; no strong advocacy record.IL Senate record	✗ NoneNo support for anti-BDS repeal found.No record found	0/4

IL House District 13 · March 17, 2026

HD-13: Palecek vs. Incumbent

NW Chicago competitive primary. Demi Palecek is the community-aligned challenger.

Candidate	🇵🇸Palestine / AIPAC	🕌Muslim Engagement	🛂Immigrant Rights	✊Anti-BDS Repeal	Score	⚖️
Demi Palecek Progressive challenger · HD-13 Our pick TJC ↗ CAM ↗	✓ StrongSupports Palestinian rights. No AIPAC-linked support. Opposes unconditional military aid to Israel.Campaign platform	✓ StrongEndorsed by Coalition-Activate. Engaged with Muslim community in the district.Coalition-Activate endorsements	✓ StrongStrong immigrant rights platform. Endorsed by immigrant rights organizations.AFSCME · CTU endorsements	✓ StrongSupports repeal of IL anti-BDS law.Campaign platform	4/4

IL House District 21 · March 17, 2026

HD-21: Abdelnasser Rashid (Re-election)

SW Chicago seat held by our strongest Muslim community ally in Springfield. Re-elect Rashid.

Candidate	🇵🇸Palestine / AIPAC	🕌Muslim Engagement	🛂Immigrant Rights	✊Anti-BDS Repeal	Score	⚖️
Abdelnasser Rashid IL State Rep., HD-21 · Palestinian-American Our pick	✓ StrongPalestinian-American — strongest pro-Palestine voice in IL legislature. Sponsored anti-BDS repeal support.IL House record · Campaign statements	✓ StrongEndorsed by Coalition-Activate, ILMAN, and IMPAC. Has faced Islamophobic attacks; emerged as community champion.ILMAN · IMPAC · Coalition-Activate endorsements	✓ StrongStrong record defending immigrant communities in IL House. Endorsed by immigrant rights orgs.IL House record	✓ StrongCo-sponsor of HB2723 (anti-BDS repeal). Direct legislative action.IL House record · HB2723	4/4

IL House District 42 · March 17, 2026

HD-42: LaPlante vs. Margaret A. DeLaRosa

DuPage County district (Glen Ellyn, Lisle, Lombard, Wheaton). LaPlante is the progressive challenger; DeLaRosa is an appointed incumbent with no electoral mandate. Our pick: LaPlante.

Candidate	🇵🇸Palestine / AIPAC	🕌Muslim Engagement	🛂Immigrant Rights	✊Anti-BDS Repeal	Score	⚖️
Lynn LaPlante IL House District 42 · DuPage County Board member · progressive challenger Our pick ILMAN ↗ IMPAC ↗ TJC ↗ CAM ↗ AFL-CIO	✓ StrongNo AIPAC-linked support found. Endorsed by ILMAN and Muslim civic orgs in DuPage County.Endorsement records	✓ StrongEndorsed by ILMAN and Muslim civic organizations in DuPage County. Community-aligned candidate.ILMAN endorsement · Campaign engagement	✓ StrongProgressive platform on immigration and civil rights. District includes high-density immigrant communities.Campaign platform	✓ StrongPledged to oppose anti-BDS legislation. Supports the right to boycott as protected political speech. Commitment confirmed.Candidate pledge · Campaign platform	4/4
Margaret A. DeLaRosa IL House District 42 · Appointed incumbent · Glen Ellyn Reject	✗ NoneAccepted AIPAC-linked support. No ceasefire statement. No pro-Palestinian record.FEC filings · No public statement found	✗ NoneNo record of engagement with South Asian or Muslim civic organizations in the district.No record found	✗ NoneNo notable record on immigrant rights advocacy.No record found	✗ NoneNo support for anti-BDS repeal found.No record found	0/4

HD-84: Haider vs. Ploger (Open Seat)

Aurora area (DuPage/Kane/Kendall/Will). Kifowit's open seat — both candidates are Secondary Picks. Note: Haider received $125K in outside spending from a DraftKings-backed PAC.

Candidate	🇵🇸Palestine / AIPAC	🕌Muslim Engagement	🛂Immigrant Rights	✊Anti-BDS Repeal	Score	⚖️
Saba Haider IL House District 84 · DuPage County Board member · Aurora Our pick Coalition-Activate ↗ TJC ↗ ILMAN ↗ IMPAC ↗ Abdelnasser Rashid ⚠ $125K outside spending from DraftKings-backed "American Future" PAC	✓ StrongPro-Palestine. Supports ceasefire and Palestinian rights. No AIPAC-linked donations found. Endorsed by Coalition-Activate, ILMAN, and IMPAC — all of which vet on Palestine stance.Endorsement record · Campaign profile	✓ StrongEndorsed by Coalition-Activate, TJC, ILMAN, IMPAC, and Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid — among the strongest Muslim civic endorsement stacks in any IL state house race. Co-founder of the Will & DuPage AAPI Democratic Caucus.Coalition-Activate · TJC · ILMAN · IMPAC · Rashid endorsement	✓ StrongAdvocates for immigrant affordability and expanded healthcare access. Mental health services background. Opposes federal cuts to social services.Sun-Times questionnaire · Campaign platform	✓ StrongSupports repeal of IL anti-BDS legislation. Consistent with endorsements from Coalition-Activate, ILMAN, IMPAC, and Rep. Rashid, the chief House sponsor of the repeal.Endorsement record · Rashid endorsement	3/4
Jared Ploger IL House District 84 · Teacher · AFL-CIO endorsed · Aurora Secondary/Spoilers ⚠️ Vote splitting — may spoil path for our pick AFL-CIO	? UnknownNo public position found on Gaza ceasefire or AIPAC. No pro-Israel-linked donations found. Position unknown — worth asking.No record found	? UnknownNo specific engagement with Muslim or South Asian civic organizations found. Has bilingual parent outreach record in district schools.Ballotpedia · Campaign site	✓ StrongAFL-CIO endorsed progressive with bilingual education engagement. No corporate PAC money. Opposes school privatization that disproportionately harms immigrant and low-income families.Ballotpedia · AFL-CIO endorsement	✓ StrongPledged to support repeal of Illinois anti-BDS legislation. Supports the right to boycott as protected political speech.Candidate pledge	2/4

📍 HD-84 is an open seat in Aurora covering DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties. Our pick is Saba Haider — endorsed by Coalition-Activate, TJC, ILMAN, IMPAC, and Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, among the strongest Muslim civic endorsement stacks in any IL state house race. Note: Haider received $125K in outside spending from "American Future," a DraftKings-backed PAC opposing sports-betting taxes. Ploger (AFL-CIO endorsed, anti-BDS pledge, no corporate PAC money) is a secondary pick. See full candidate details →

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