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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 Republicans select Don Tracy in primary elections for Sen. Durbin’s seat
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Illinois Republicans on Tuesday selected Don Tracy as their nominee for the open U.S. Senate seat created by Sen. Dick Durbin’s retirement, sending them into a general election race in a state Democrats have long dominated at the federal level. Former Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy entered the race as one of the best-known Republicans in the field and quickly emerged as an early fundraising leader. His …
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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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