Jackson Family Clarifies: Draft Ballot Was Not Endorsement in Illinois Senate Race

A controversy over Rev. Jesse Jackson’s purported endorsement for Illinois Senate candidates was clarified when his family said the pamphlet Stratton released was a draft sample ballot, not an endorsement, and Rainbow PUSH does not issue endorsements. The apology highlighted that Stratton’s claim was based on a miscommunication. Polls show a tight Democratic primary between Stratton and Krishnamoorthi, with former leading a very close race and Robin Kelly trailing, as voters head to the polls in Illinois for Election Day 2026.