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‘Downstate farmer’ plows through the field — Darren Bailey handily wins six-candidate GOP governor’s race

With 96% of precincts counted statewide, Bailey had 57.4% of the vote compared to 15.7% for downstate venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan and 15% for third-place candidate Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin.

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The next showdown: vote on Democratic party chair; Pritzker donated to Kelly potential rivals

Rep. Robin Kelly, the Democratic Party of Illinois chair, is up for reelection as party chief this summer.

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Sean Casten handily defeats Marie Newman in 6th Congressional District primary

“I just got off the phone with Sean and congratulated him on winning this race,” Newman told supporters. “I know some people will not like it, but we need to unite.”

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When it comes to Black politics, the changing of the guard can feel like a betrayal

The 1st Congressional District primary to replace the retiring U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Illinois had 17 challengers, while one strong opponent was trying to upend the legendary U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis.

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State Rep. Delia Ramirez defeats Ald. Gil Villegas in newly drawn Illinois 3rd District

A jubilant crowd greeted Ramirez, 39, chanting her name as she entered her election party Tuesday. Supporters had created a salsa song they blasted outside a polling place Tuesday: “Delia, she’s ready,” goes the song, “ready to interrupt the corruption.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Republican Mary Miller Trumps fellow GOP incumbent Rodney Davis in downstate congressional primary

Earlier in the evening, Davis in a statement conceded to Miller, with a nod to her biggest backer. “I’d like to congratulate Congresswoman Miller and President Trump on their victory tonight,” Davis said in a statement. “This was a hard-fought campaign, and I wish her the best.”

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Lake County judge, former sheriff lead in race to succeed Justice (and former Chicago Bear) Bob Thomas on state Supreme Court.

The race in the fall could overturn Democrats’ dominance of the state’s highest court.

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Trump-backed Miller beats Davis in Illinois primary - Roll Call

Trump calling Rep. Rodney Davis a "RINO" at a rally became an ad for Rep. Mary Miller in Tuesday's 15th District GOP primary in Illinois.

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Democrats back Casten over Newman in Illinois’ 6th District - Roll Call

Two-term Rep. Sean Casten beat freshman Rep. Marie Newman in the Democratic primary in Illinois' 6th District.

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What happened in Tuesday's elections in seven states - Roll Call

Key races were settled in primaries, runoffs or special elections in Colorado, Illinois, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma and Utah.

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College coaches value club and high school basketball in player evaluation

Loyola coach Drew Valentine sees advantages to both and believes watching a player with his high school and club team is beneficial for different reasons.

Chicago Sun-Times

Primary elections 2022 latest: Trump-backed Republican wins in Illinois as New York’s governor cruises to victory

Colorado, New York, Illinois among states voting Tuesday

The Independent UK

Stellantis Launches Primary Health Care Center In Ohio To Serve Employees

Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA) has launched a primary care health and wellness center in Toledo, Ohio, in collaboration with ProMedica Health System. Starting July, the health-care center will serve more than 9,500 employees and their families working and living within a 15-mile radius of the facility. The 12,000-square-foot health and wellness center will feature 13 examination rooms…

Benzinga

Who will take on Gov. J.B. Pritzker this fall? Republican voters get final say in Tuesday’s primary

The winner of the primary will determine whether the state GOP continues as a center-right party in Illinois or gets recast as a subsidiary of former President Donald Trump.

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There are key primaries in New York, Oklahoma, Colorado, Illinois and Utah today

New York governor's race and two incumbent vs. incumbent contests are among some key primaries on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

US House: Boebert primary, runoffs, incumbent vs. incumbent

Six states are holding congressional primary elections, primary runoffs or special elections on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Election 2022: Abortion central in first post-Roe primaries

Tuesday marks the first elections since the Supreme Court revoked a woman's constitutional right to an abortion

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Illinois Republicans to pick nominee to face Gov. Pritzker

Illinois Republicans are choosing a nominee to take on Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker this fall

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7 Illinois Republicans seek to replace Duckworth in Senate

Seven candidates are seeking the Republican nomination in the primary Tuesday for U.S. Senate in Illinois

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois primary Tuesday: The latest on outside money flooding into congressional primary races

Who will survive in Illinois incumbent contests? On the Democratic side, it’s Sean Casten vs Mary Newman; and for Republicans, it’s Mary Miller vs Rodney Davis.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cook County at high risk for COVID-19 but expected to improve this week

“I know everyone wants COVID to be over,” said Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady. “Unfortunately, we continue to see the COVID virus itself mutate quickly, with new, more contagious subvariants emerging every few weeks.”

Chicago Sun-Times

With the right approach, we can end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Illinois

The Getting to Zero plan invests $10 million to address to end HIV transmission in the coming years. We must address the drivers of HIV: housing and employment insecurity, the impact of HIV-related stigma, and systemic racism.

Chicago Tribune

Even before the primary votes are in, a pitched battle is brewing over cultural issues between the GOP and Democrats

CHICAGO — In the final weekend before Tuesday’s primary election, the disparity in campaigning between Republicans running for governor and the Democratic incumbent they hope to replace foreshadows a fall general election campaign in which culture wars will likely take center stage.

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Pivotal few votes split Illinois members facing off in primaries - Roll Call

Incumbents facing each other in Illinois primaries are Republicans Mary Miller and Rodney Davis and Democrats Marie Newman and Sean Casten.

Tribune News Service

Crunch time for multiple incumbents as seven states hold elections

WASHINGTON — There’s a pair of member versus member primaries in Illinois, incumbents facing elimination in Mississippi runoffs and an empty seat being filled in Nebraska on Tuesday as seven states hold elections.

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