From Evanson Now:
“Chicago community organizer Miracle Jenkins, one of nearly 20 candidates vying to replace Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Congress next year, suspended his campaign Sunday evening, announcing he’s endorsing Bushra Amiwala of Skokie in the 9th Congressional District Democratic primary.
“Jenkins, who helped lead Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign in Illinois, is the first candidate to back out of the crowded primary, netting Amiwala a key endorsement ahead of November’s deadline to gain ballot access. He launched his campaign in mid June, when just a handful of candidates had joined the race. He previously served as a community organizer for Schakowsky after graduating from Evanston Township High School.”
