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Lake County primary races: Campos gets nod, Meister tops Rodriguez, Salvi-McDonnell contest up in the airMar 17, 2026 9:32 pm - Tuesday’s primary races for Lake County Board were marked by unusual circumstances. In one, a vote for a candidate listed on the ballot won’t count. In another, a candidate hoping for an upset isn’t listed and won’t know the result until Friday.
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Tyson-Dunne, Smentek win Democratic DuPage Forest Preserve primariesMar 17, 2026 9:11 pm - A longtime Democrat on the DuPage County forest preserve board was fending off a pair of primary challengers Tuesday.
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Lee to represent GOP in race for Cook County Board District 15Mar 17, 2026 9:00 pm - Republican voters Tuesday appeared to choose businessman Daniel Lee to represent the party in November’s general election for Cook County District 15 commissioner against Democrat Ted Mason.
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Rodgers takes Democratic primary for Kane clerkMar 17, 2026 8:54 pm - Brenda Rodgers nabbed Democratic Party nomination for Kane County clerk, according to unofficial election results.
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Peterson heads toward rematch with McLaughlin in NovemberMar 17, 2026 8:42 pm - Maria Peterson is headed for a rematch with her previous opponent in the race for the 52nd state representative district.
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Bean, Davis win in 8th Congressional District primariesMar 17, 2026 8:41 pm - Former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean beat out seven other candidates in Tuesday’s 8th Congressional District Democratic primary while Republican Jennifer Davis vanquished three in her primary for the chance to succeed five-term incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi.
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Preckwinkle poised for record-tying fifth term after primary winMar 17, 2026 8:41 pm - After her Democratic primary victory Tuesday night, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is positioned to match the record as the county’s longest-serving leader if she wins in November and completes a fifth term.
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Quigley, Hanson appear headed for rematch in 5th Congressional DistrictMar 17, 2026 8:11 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley and Republican Tommy Hanson appeared headed to victory in their respective 5th District primaries, setting up another showdown between the two Chicagoans.
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After dominating Democratic primary, Schneider sets sights on taking back HouseMar 17, 2026 8:07 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park bested primary challenger Morgan Coghill with 81% of the vote Tuesday night, according to unofficial totals.
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Walter wins GOP nomination in 11th Cong. DistrictMar 17, 2026 8:06 pm - Elburn Village President Jeff Walter has won the Republican primary for Illinois’ 11th District seat.