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State legislator accused of sexual harassment fighting for primary ballot spot
Illinois senator Ira Silverstein and his legal team are fighting to keep his spot on the Democratic ballot for the March 20 primary, according to the Tribune. Silverstein was accused of sexual harassment by an activist who worked with him on a bill to support victims of violent crimes. His election “paperwork raised questions about enough of the signatures to leave him about 45 short of the 1,000 needed” to get on the ballot, and he’s facing primary challengers in the wake of the harassment allegations. [Tribune]
