Kerry Cruises To Illinois Victory In Presidential Primary
Kerry clinches a near clean sweep of Illinois with a decisive primary win seen as securing delegates toward the nomination. He appeals to veterans while Bush attacks Kerry over claimed misrepresentations on war funding and leaders backing his run. Kerry vows a united campaign and a “new day” as he heads to Boston for the convention. West Virginia's large veteran population highlighted as a strategic backdrop.
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Incumbent Chicago lawmakers win clear primary nominations
Three Chicago Democrats and one longtime Republican secured party nominations in Illinois, leveraging strong name recognition and fundraising. Reps. Davis, Jackson Jr., Emanuel, and Costello won comfortably amid a slate with few incumbents facing opposition. Crane also won decisively for the Republicans as redrawn districts favored incumbents.
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Ilinois
Saline and Union Counties approve public safety tax referendums
In Saline County the public safety sales tax passed with 1595 votes to 1038 as 20 of 43 precincts reported. Union County residents supported a 0.25 percent rise to 6.5 percent, yielding about 180000 extra for the sheriff’s department by year end 2005.
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Democrats Roll in-State Legislative Primary Upsets Dwindle
In Chicago area results Democrats held solid margins with most incumbents advancing. Rep Patricia Bailey led former death row inmate Aaron Patterson 59 to 17 as 94 percent of precincts counted. Rep Charles Morrow trailed Milton Patterson 59 to 39 with 96 percent reported. Only Senate contest, Carole Pankau led Dennis Reboletti 56 to 44 as all precincts reported.
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