Illini congressional primaries shape redrawn districts
Incumbents Costello Phelps Shimkus face varied shows of strength in Illinois March 19 primaries. Phelps or Shimkus may lose seats after redistricting into the new 19th District. Costello unopposed in 12th. Beard challenges Sadler in GOP race. Voters also see crowded Chicago races including Gutierrez Castro and Jackson Jr. with Emanuel Kaszak Dagher in the 5th District.
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Southern Illinois attorneys vie for Pulaski resident judge post
Three lawyers compete for the single vacant First Judicial Circuit resident judge seat created by Judge George Oros’s retirement. Democrat Patrick Duffy, assistant state’s attorney from Union County, faces Republicans James Flummer and Bill Thurston in a race limited to Pulaski County voters.
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Firsts Could Be Made in Appellate Election
In the 5th Judicial District race for a 10 year seat, incumbent Melissa Chapman Rheinecker of Edwardsville seeks to become the first woman on the bench. Her opponents include Jim Westten, Patrick McCann, and Robert Mays, with the winner facing GOP challenger John Long.
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