Blagojevich Wins Illinois Second Term in State Race
Governor Rod Blagojevich defeats Judy Baar Topinka to secure a second term as Illinois governor. With 7,682 of 11,692 precincts reporting, Blagojevich led with about 50 percent to Topinka’s 40 percent, while Green candidate Rich Whitney captured 11 percent.
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Democrats challenge for overall control in Senate races
National coverage notes Democrats won Senate seats in Ohio Rhode Island and Pennsylvania on Tuesday while Republicans fought to hold majority. The Associated Press reports on party shifts and ongoing battle for control.
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Glenn defeats Fisher in Williamson County board race
Democrat Tracey Glenn unseats Republican incumbent Wendell Fisher to win the county commission seat. In Jackson County, four incumbents—Donna McCann, John Evans, Bill Alstat, and Robert Lorinskas—retain their seats on the county board.
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Stewart Clings to Judge Lead in Fifth District Race
Southern Illinois native Bruce Stewart, longtime Saline County presiding judge since 1998, held a cautious lead late Tuesday as election returns from 37 counties poured in. He faced Belleville native Steve McGlynn, appointed to the appellate court last year, with results still unsettled by 10:30 p.m.
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Shimkus Wins Sixth Term Amid Foley Scandal
U S Rep John Shimkus is re-elected to a sixth term, overcoming weeks of Foley scandal criticism. By 10:30 p.m. he led with 102,282 votes or 60 percent versus Democrat Danny Stover who had 69,106 votes or 40 percent. Shimkus, 48, of Collinsville, continues representing Illinois 19th District covering 30 counties in the Deep South region.
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