SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois superdelegates to the Democratic National Convention next summer appear to be lining up behind Hillary Rodham Clinton for president.
An Associated Press survey of the state's 26 superdelegates finds 13 are committed to the former secretary of state or plan to be. She faces primary opponents Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley.
Superdelegates are elected officials and party leaders who will attend the convention in Philadelphia and may support whichever candidate they choose regardless of Illinois primary results.
Democratic State Central Committee member Jayne Mazzotti says Clinton is the most experienced candidate and is best able to beat any Republican rival. U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos says Clinton is "a great mix of warmth and strength."
Four delegates are uncommitted. Nine did not respond.
