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Rep. Harry Benton resigns, withdraws name from ballot amid ethics investigation

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SPRINGFIELD — Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that has still not been made public.

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Embattled state lawmaker resigns after investigation into ‘unethical’ behavior

(The Center Square) – After two days of calls for his resignation by Democrat leaders, embattled Illinois state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, stepped down.

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Rep. Harry Benton resigns, withdraws name from ballot amid ethics investigation

SPRINGFIELD — Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that has still not been made public.

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The Southern broke the news on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
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