AIPAC-backed Chicago Democrat loses primary despite outside spending blitz

AIPAC-backed Chicago Democrat loses primary despite outside spending blitz

Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin lost the Democratic primary for Rep. Danny Davis' House seat after AIPAC spent over $4 million supporting her campaign.

Chicago Democratic Treasurer Loses Primary Despite AIPAC Spending Blitz

Melissa Conyears-Evrvin, Chicago's city treasurer, failed to win her primary bid for a deep-blue House seat, despite over $5 million spent by pro-Israel group AIPAC and allies to support her campaign.

AIPAC-backed Chicago Democrat loses primary despite outside spending blitz – Democratic Accent

Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Evrvin failed to defeat a crowded field of Democratic candidates Tuesday for a deep-blue House seat, despite the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) spending aggressively to put her over the top. Conyears-Ervin’s loss represents a notable defeat for the pro-Israel group, which frequently intervenes in Democratic primaries.  State Rep. LaShawn Ford, D-Ill., won the 13-way primary ballot after w…