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Don Tracy wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Illinois primary election
Don Tracy secured the Republican nomination in a six-candidate primary for the open Illinois U.S. Senate seat left by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, with 122,057 votes.
- On Tuesday, Don Tracy won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Illinois, prevailing in a six-candidate GOP primary that included attorney Jeannie Evans.
- With the seat open, the contest followed Sen. Dick Durbin's retirement, prompting a competitive campaign in Illinois, which last elected a Republican to the Senate about a decade ago.
- The Republican field included Ted Dabrowski, Rick Heidner and James Mendrick, while fundraising featured Gov. JB Pritzker’s $5 million super PAC contribution.
- Most primary winners in Illinois are expected to win in November, and election officials remain concerned after the 2024 primary drew just 19% turnout.
- A posthumous endorsement controversy Monday saw Jackson's family withdraw support after the draft's unintended release, while crowded House primary contests for five open seats featured heavy outside funding.
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Illinois candidates win party nominations for U.S. House
(The Center Square) - Voters in all 17 of Illinois U.S. House districts went to the polls to vote in primary elections on Tuesday.
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