Bruce Rauner denounces Holocaust-denier, will not support Democrat

Arthur Jones, a former leader of the American Nazi Party, undoubtedly ran to be the Republican candidate in the Chicago area district. His campaign website includes a section called "Holocaust? Jones has been involved in anti-Semitic and racist groups since the 1970s, according to the Anti-Defamation League, although he told CNN's Alnyn Camerota earlier this year that he was not the only one to be involved. is no longer officially involved in the Nazi party.

Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, had encouraged voters in Illinois to "write to another candidate, or vote for the Democrat" in a tweet on Friday.

. Tuesday, to approve the Democratic opponent of Jones, Rep. Dan Lipinski, according to the WCIA.

"No," he said in response to a question about whether he would approve Lipinski, according to the WCIA. "The only thing I would say is the person, this guy, Johnson or whatever his name, should not be on the ballot."

Other Republicans also condemned Jones and his candidacy

"The Republican Party of 39; Illinois and our country have no place for the Nazis like Arthur Jones, we strongly oppose his racist views and his candidacy. "President of the Republican Party of Illinois, Tim Schneider, said in a statement

that Lipinski is an anti-abortion democrat who served the district for more than a decade.He is strongly favored to win.