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Illinois Candidates Accuse AIPAC of Covert Election Influence

2/19/2026

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Progressive Illinois candidates warn of covert influence by American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in races.
They allege AIPAC uses shell organizations to funnel money to favored candidates.
Junaid Ahmed, Illinois’ 8th District candidate, criticized AIPAC for concealing its agenda.
Daniel Biss, a candidate, condemned the influx of dark money as corrupt and antidemocratic.
Illinois State Sen. Robert Peters said half of Democratic voters would reject candidates backed by AIPAC.

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Progressive Illinois candidates warn of covert influence by American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in races.
They allege AIPAC uses shell organizations to funnel money to favored candidates.
Junaid Ahmed, Illinois’ 8th District candidate, criticized AIPAC for concealing its agenda.
Daniel Biss, a candidate, condemned the influx of dark money as corrupt and antidemocratic.
Illinois State Sen. Robert Peters said half of Democratic voters would reject candidates backed by AIPAC.