Durkin Wins Republican Senate Nomination In Illinois Primary
State Rep. Jim Durkin defeated dairy owner Jim Oberweis and conservative attorney John Cox to win the GOP nomination for the U S Senate. With 91 percent of precincts reporting Durkin led 47 percent to 30 and 23 percent respectively, setting up a fall showdown against incumbent Democrat Dick Durbin.
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Jim Durkin
U.S. Senate
Jim Oberweis
John Cox
Oberweis
U.S House
Dennis Hastert
Cox
Durkin
Chapman Rheinecker Captures Dem Nomination for Appellate Seat
Edwardsville judge Melissa Chapman-Rheinecker won the Democratic nomination in a three way race for a 5th District appellate judgeship, defeating Mount Vernon’s Jim Wexstten and Patrick McCann. With 926 of 1,389 precincts counted, she led 35,699 to 25,334 and 13,699 for McCann. She seeks the seat currently held by no. The GOP nominee is John Long.
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Mount Vernon
Edwardsville
Melissa Chapman-Rheinecker
Chapman-Rheinecker
Jim Wexstten
Murphysboro
Patrick McCann
St. Clair
Madison
Chapman- Rheinecker
Pope
Pulaski
Alexander
GOP
John Long
O’fallon
Madigan Prevails In Democratic Attorney General Primary
Illinois voter turnout propelled Lisa Madigan to the Democratic nomination for attorney general, defeating John Schmidt 59 to 41 as 81 percent of precincts reported. Joe Birkett surged past Bob Coleman 64 to 36 for the November general election.
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Lisa Madigan
North Side
John Schmidt
Justice Department
Schmidt
Madigan
DuPage County
Joe Birkett
Bob Coleman
Coleman
Birkett
Decatur
U.S
Illinois
Hal
Paul Simon
Vanessa Rich
Garman Wins GOP Nomination For Illinois Supreme Court Seat
In Peoria AP report Justice Rita Garman won the Republican nomination with 64 percent to Robert Steigmanns 36 percent as 80 percent of precincts reported. Appellate Judge Sue Myerscough will face Garman in November. Steigmann defended his Chief Illiniwek ad amid calls it showed poor judgment.
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Steigmann
Illinois
Danville
Quincy
Sue Myerscough
University of Illinois
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Illiniwei
Illinois State Bar Association
Phelps wins 19th Congressional primary in Southern Illinois
U.S. Rep. David Phelps defeats Vic Roberts 39 158 to 7 750 in Madison County securing the Democratic nomination for the 19th Congressional District. Phelps called the result strong prep for a likely race against incumbent John Shimkus as redistricting reshaped the district.
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U.S
David Phelps
Deldorado
Vic Roberts
Phelps
Madison County
John Shimkus
Collinsville
Hawkinson Wins GOP Nominee Run Mate Leads Democrats
In Chicago a political activist and former state treasurer won the lieutenant governor race with 89 percent of unofficial results. GOP nominee Carl Hawkinson and running mate won by a wide margin while Democrats were led by Patrick Quinn with about 42 percent. Joyce Washington and Mike Kelleher trailed in the Democratic field. Hawkinson, from Galesburg, led the Republican ticket with 48 percent as William OConnor trailed, followed by Jack McInerney and Charles Owens.
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Chicago
Patrick Quinn
Joyce Washington
Mike Kelleher
Carl Hawkinson
Galesburg
William O’connor
Sadler wins GOP nomination in 12th District race
Du Quoin businessman David Sadler defeats Patricia Beard for the Republican bid in Illinois 12th Congressional District. He vows to challenge Jerry Costello, outlines a liberty and school choice platform, with plans to invite national figures to campaign in Southern Illinois. Costello ran unopposed in the primary.
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Beard
GOP
12Th
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du Quoin
David Sadler
Patricia Elaine Beard
Belleville
Jerry Costello
Charles Key
Japan
America
Costello
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