AIPAC Is Staying Out of Illinois Senate Race — But Its Donors Back Juliana Stratton

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has not endorsed a candidate in the Illinois Senate race, but 27 of its donors have contributed to Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's campaign. These donors have given more than $70,000 to Stratton's campaign since August, out of her total fundraising of just over $4 million, according to Federal Election Commission filings. A former AIPAC president, Lee Rosenberg, is also on Stratton's finance committee. This situation highlights the pro-Israel lobby's engagement in the Illinois Senate primary, despite AIPAC's public stance of not directly participating in the race. Stratton's campaign spokesperson stated AIPAC has not endorsed the lieutenant governor and is not spending in the Senate race.