Governor J.B. Pritzker’s pick for Illinois attorney general, Khalil El-Sayed, has rejected support from a prominent Democratic figure, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, who endorsed a Republican Senate candidate in the same race. The move highlights a growing rift within the Democratic Party over strategy in the upcoming election, as El-Sayed insists his campaign will not accept backing from those who cross party lines. The controversy stems from Holder’s decision to publicly support a GOP challenger in a key Senate battle, drawing criticism from party loyalists. With the race tightening, El-Sayed’s stance raises questions about how far Democratic candidates will go to maintain unity ahead of November.
El-Sayed dismisses Stevens’ backing of Republican Senate candidate
