The man who once backed Jesse Jackson Jr. for Illinois’ 2nd District is supporting the former congressman’s likely successor.

President Barack Obama on Tuesday endorsed Robin Kelly in the race to replace Jackson, who resigned from the seat last year amid a federal investigation and later pleaded guilty to misspending hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign funds.

“I share Robin’s passionate advocacy to end gun violence with common sense solutions because like her, I believe families impacted by gun violence – especially in my home city of Chicago – deserve a vote,” Pres. Obama said in a statement. “I urge you to elect Robin Kelly as your representative in the United State Congress.