Brad Schneider Endorsed by Vice President Joe Biden

Vice President Joe Biden has endorsed Brad Schneider, the Democratic candidate in the U.S. House of Representatives race for the 10th District of Illinois.

The Schneider campaign announced the endorsement Wednesday.

“Brad Schneider is a tireless advocate for Illinois' working families and I am proud to endorse his campaign for Congress,” Biden said. “Brad understands in his bones that America succeeds when our middle class succeeds, and when he's back in Congress, he'll never stop working to create the ladders of opportunity for the next generation. From protecting our communities from gun violence to working to fix our broken immigration system to shaping a smarter foreign policy, Brad knows how to get the job done. When so many people are frustrated with gridlock in Washington, Brad is exactly the kind of leader we need, who will work to find solutions while never wavering on his principles.”

Schneider, a native of Deerfield, is a former congressman having served in the U.S. House of Representatives’ 10th District of Illinois for two years from 2012-2014. He was unseated by Republican Bob Dold, who he faces in this year’s election, in 2014. Schneider and Dold have been the major party candidates in the 10th District race for three consecutive election cycles.

“In his long career in public service, Vice President Biden has never forgotten where he came from or who he is fighting for, and I am honored to accept his endorsement,” said Schneider.

Photo by Brad Schneider for Congress