The Democratic primary for Sen. Dick Durbin’s soon-to-be-vacant Illinois seat faces new complications after Jesse Jackson’s family withdrew its posthumous support for Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. The primary is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17.

Stratton had previously highlighted the endorsement from Jackson, who passed away last month, as a guiding influence in her campaign. The Rainbow PUSH Coalition, which Jackson founded, also distributed sample ballots indicating her support. Stratton stated Saturday that she was “deeply honored” to receive Jackson’s trust and backing.

However, on Monday, Jackson’s son Yusef clarified that the sample ballot had been “released without authorization” and that neither the family nor the coalition was making endorsements in the current primary. Yusef explained that the late civil rights leader had begun evaluating candidates but had not finalized any public selections before his death.

Stratton’s campaign maintained that coalition officials had informed her she had received Jackson’s endorsement and encouraged her to share the news. The campaign noted she spoke at a Women’s History Month event hosted by Rainbow PUSH on Saturday.

Jackson’s widow, Jacqueline, personally called Rep. Robin Kelly to apologize for the confusion, while Rep. Jonathan Jackson emphasized that his father “never got in on Black-on-Black fights” and would not have made an endorsement in the first place, calling the situation “desperation.”

The primary features Stratton, Kelly, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who currently leads in polls. Analysts suggest a split in the Black vote could benefit Krishnamoorthi. The winner of the Democratic primary is widely expected to secure the seat, with the Cook Political Report rating the general election as “Solid Democrat.”