Articles filed under Democratic Party
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Walsh faces uphill battle against BeanFeb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - In recent weeks, whenever Republican Joe Walsh spoke publicly about his bid for the suburban 8th congressional district seat, he opened with the same remarks. "I feel li...
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Political experience doesn't always guarantee a winFeb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - If you compare Elliott Hartstein's political resume with state Rep. Carol Sente's, the difference is obvious. Hartstein served on village, school and zoning boards since...
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Arrest raises questions about new Dem. candidate for lt. gov.Feb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - Democratic party leaders in Illinois were wondering what to make of their new lieutenant governor candidate today after disclosures that he was once arrested on a charge...
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Hynes to make announcement this morning in gov.'s raceFeb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - With the Republican race for governor heading for a second day of overtime, Gov. Pat Quinn widened his lead in the Democratic primary and his challenger scheduled an "im...
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Krishnamoorthi concedes comptroller race to MillerFeb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - How quickly numbers change. Early Wednesday with 97 percent of precincts counted, The Associated Press reported that fewer than 700 votes separated Evanston native Davi...
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Nygren's primary landslide doesn't discourage challengersFeb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - If McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren's landslide victory over Republican rival Zane Seipler in Tuesday night's GOP primary is intimidating or giving second thoughts to...
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Roberts romps to Lake County Democratic sheriff winFeb 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Democrat Doug Roberts admits it'll be a tough fight come November when he faces incumbent Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran in the general election. However, the attorney...
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Quinn declares himself winner; Brady has narrow lead in gov.'s raceFeb 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Some of the candidates for Illinois governor may be weighing the pros and cons of a recount. Both the Democratic and Republican primaries are too close to call. Right no...
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Kelly beats Oberman in Democratic treasurer raceFeb 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Robin Kelly, the chief of staff for the current state treasurer, will get her chance to win her boss' job in November now that she has won the Democratic primary over Ch...
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Powers remains Dem committeeman in Barrington Twp.Feb 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Barrington Township Democratic Committeeman Bill Powers successfully defended his seat from challenger Peter Gutzmer Tuesday. Powers had 309 votes to Gutzmer's 265, for ...