Downers Grove, IL - The daughter of Congressman Sean Castane, currently running in the IL-06 Democratic primary, has died.
Gwen Casten, 17, died Monday morning, according to an announcement from Casten congressional office. Rumors of the teen death circulated in candidate offices on Monday, as early voting for the June 28 Illinois primary began.
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"Gwen Casten, Congressman Casten beloved daughter, died this morning. The Casten family has asked for privacy, and we will make no further statements during this difficult time "According to the statement.
Gwen Casten was the co-director of the March 4 Our Lives Illinois Chapter, a national organisation founded by survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, in 2018. The youth-led movement encourages civic participation, education, and direct action by youth to end the epidemic of gun violence. Gwen had recently appeared in a political advertisement for her father.
Congresswoman Marie Newman, Casten's primary opponent, announced that she would suspend campaign advertising for the time being.
"My heart goes out to the Casten family following the tragic loss of their daughter. Sean, Kara, and the entire Casten family are in my thoughts and prayers "Newman stated.