Illinois Senate Race Highlights Durkin and Durbin Split
Illinois GOP nominee Jim Durkin and incumbent U S Senator Dick Durbin run in a contest defined by policy divides and campaign funding. Durkin emphasizes tax cuts crime crackdowns and abortion stance while Durbin touts gun control labor backing and 20 years in public service. Both back O’Hare expansion and a third regional airport near Peotone.
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GOP
Jim Durkin
Westchester
U.S
Dick Durbin
Durbin
O'Hare International
Peotone
Stacey Zolt
Springfield Democrat
Finois
Capitol Hill
Senate
Zolt
Where the nominees stand on the issues
Democratic nominee Rod Blagojevich and Republican nominee Jim Ryan outline their positions on taxes abortion discrimination policing education funding and private schooling. Blagojevich opposes tax increases supports patient rights with no new limits and favors ending profiling while Ryan backs limited taxes for education opposes broad abortion access supports parental consent and funding limits and backs vouchers tax credits or pilots for failing schools.
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Blagojevich
Ryan
Illinois
Illinois governor race lessons from bruising primary
In Illinois, Democrat Rod Blagojevich and Republican Jim Ryan tour the bruising primary as a guide for the November race. Both must address exposure from party rivals and the influence of Chicago politics on statewide contests as they seek to unify their camps and persuade voters.
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Chicago
Illinois
Durkin
Jim Oberweis
John Cox
Oberweis
Cox
U.S
Rod Blagojevich
Jim Ryan
Ryan
Blagojevich
Jim Nowlan
University of Illinois’ Institute of Government and Public Affairs
George Ryan
Vallas
Burris
Blagojevich accuses opponent of delaying bribery probe in Illinois race
Governor Blagojevich says Jim Ryan ignored evidence of a drivers licenses for bribes scheme while Ryan counters he would not interfere with a federal probe. Prosecutors cite about 170000 in bribe money linked to Ryan's campaign fund. Both men clash over law and reform as Illinois voters face a centrist choice.
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Blagojevich
Gov. Ryan
Jim Ryan
Ryan
Rod
Illinois
Callahan
Edgar
Larry Woolard
Carterville
Gubernatorial race seen as tough and divisive
Democrats and Republicans warned of a grueling campaign for Illinois governor with Blagojevich and Ryan viewed as formidable rivals. Analysts cited heavy downstate advertising, labor support for Blagojevich, party unity efforts, and lingering intra party tensions shaping the race.
New voting machines cut Chicago voter error in primary
Chicago and Cook County reported fewer spoiled ballots after adopting new vote checking machines. Officials cited glitches and learning curves but overall the system improved accuracy versus 1998. Suburban rates dropped as well, though some judges and clerks faced initial setup issues.
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Chicago
Cook County
Chicago Board of Elections
Tom Leach
Chads
Florida
Sangamon
Stacey Kern
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Paul Vallas
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James D. Nowlan
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James R. Thompson
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