Renshaw Leads in Second Circuit Democratic Nomination
Mount Vernon attorney Kent Renshaw holds a slim lead for the Democratic nomination for the Second Judicial Circuit at large judge as unofficial totals show 3857 for Renshaw, 3733 for Eric Dimbeck, 3314 for Troy Parrish, 1513 for Stephen Swofford, and 1353 for Paula Newcomb. Renshaw praised voters while awaiting final results. Jo Beth Weber led the race for the other circuit seat with 2089 votes, followed by David Piercy and James Hanson. Weber will face Nicole Villani in November after Villani ran unopposed on the Republican line. The circuit spans Crawford, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne and White counties.
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Indicted Illinois lawmaker wins Democratic nomination for House
Derrick Smith of Chicago led with 77 percent of 94 percent precincts in the Democratic primary, defeating Tom Swiss amid bribery charges. Swiss blamed low turnout while noting GOP pasts affected turnout. Van Pelt Watkins and Jacobs also won in related races as census-driven redraws pitted GOP incumbents against each other.
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Harriman and Plummer vie for 12th District seat
Harriman, a former St Clair County schools chief, leads the Democratic primary with 69 percent of votes over Kenneth Wiezer. Iraq War veteran Christopher Miller remains in the race after a February withdrawal. The district spans Alexander Franklin Jackson Monroe Perry Randolph St Clair Union Williamson counties and part of Madison.
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McNeill defeats Kochan in Williamson County race
Andrea McNeill, a former county public defender and Marion attorney, won the First Judicial Circuit race for Williamson County Judge with 1,999 votes to Mark Kochan's 1,536 and will face Judge Carolyn Smoot in November. Smoot was appointed in 2010 after Ronald Eckiss retirement. McNeill thanked campaign staff and voters as she celebrates in Marion. Kochan praised his team after a ten month campaign.
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Forby Minor set to square off in state Senate race
Minor, Benton native and pastor, narrowly won the Republican primary over Burzynski 54.8 to 45.2 in a close race for the 59th Senate District. He predicted strong fundraising for a competitive general election against Forby, noting past spending and the party’s needs, with remarks from Senate GOP Leader Christine Radogno.
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Romney Wins Illinois GOP Primary in Dirty Southern Showcase
Romney led Illinois with 47 percent to Santorum’s 35 as 75 percent of precincts reported. Santorum topped Romney in downstate Illinois with 17,684 votes to 9,682, while Gingrich had 2,687 and Paul 2,471. Santorum campaigned in Herrin and Gettysburg, urging momentum toward Louisiana.
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Romney extends lead as Illinois returns key delegates
Romney gains at least 22 Illinois delegates, bringing his AP tally to 544 of 1,144 needed for the nomination. Santorum trails with 253, Gingrich 135, and Paul 50. Romney and Restore Our Future outspent Santorum by about 7 to 1 amid ads highlighting Santorum’s voting record and changes in stance.
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SIU Denies Offering Bruce Weber Men’s Basketball Job
SIU denies offering its men’s basketball head coaching job to Bruce Weber after ESPN Chicago.com reported the talks. Weber said nothing has happened and is unsure of his future. SIU reportedly also considered Dan Muller Barry Hinson Tony Benford Ray Giacoletti and Greg Gard as candidates.
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