Update (5 p.m.). One more Democrat, Aloys Rutagwibira of Hainesville, submitted paperwork today to enter the March 20 Democratic Primary making it a five candidate field seeking the right to face Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) in the Nov. 6 general election. 

(Earlier at 6 a.m.). Four Democrats hoping to represent the newly redrawn 10^th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives along with the person they hope to replace, Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth), filed petitions Friday securing a place on the March 20 primary ballot.

The redrawn 10^th District now encompasses parts of Morton Grove and all of Grayslake. Winnetka, Kenilworth and Wilmette are no longer part of it. The rest of the area is largely unchanged.

Candidates for all other offices filed earlier this month. A federal court order held up Congressional filing because of a challenge to the new map.

Dold appears to be free of a primary opponent, but Waukegan community organizer Ilya Sheyman, Deerfield management consultant Brad Schneider, Mundelein attorney Vivek Bavda and Long Grove business owner John Tree promise to provide a spirited Democratic primary. The general election is Nov. 6.

Sheyman and Bavda are pleased with the results of their efforts to land on the ballot while Schneider and Tree took the opportunity to criticize Dold and the House Republican majority. 

“Voters are sick and tired of the partisan theatrics of House Republicans who never seem to miss an opportunity to create gridlock and stick it to our middle class families,” Tree said. “I am running for Congress so our residents have a new voice and real leadership to create lasting economic growth"

Schneider was grateful for the volunteers who helped gather signatures for him and critical of the actions of House Republicans last week before finally agreeing to an extension of the payroll tax holiday and long term unemployment benefits.

“Thousands of people helped put our campaign on the ballot,” Schneider said. “They are tired of being hurt by the dangerous political games waged by Tea Party Republicans, leaving thousands of middle class families wondering if they were going to take yet another hit in the wallet.”

Bavda put his focus on education and the economy rather than criticism of Republicans. “Filing is another step forward on our way to creating jobs and making education a civil right. I look forward to a campaign of substance,” he said.

Sheyman, who got his start in politics organizing support for the Health Care Reform Act for MoveOn.org, gave credit to the grass roots support he has developed since beginning his campaign.

“Our 450 volunteers got more than five times the signatures we need to be on the ballot,” Sheyman said. “This is a testament to the organization we have built to carry us through March and November.”