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‘Yes, it’s crazy,’ but independent governor long-shot believes in the mainstreamOct 31, 2026 11:06 am - Why Palatine resident Collin Corbett set off on a quixotic quest running as an independent candidate in blue-state Illinois.
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Illinois lieutenant governor race: Christian Mitchell, Aaron Del Mar vie for a No. 2 job with big stakesOct 27, 2026 12:51 pm - For most of Illinois’ history, the lieutenant governor has been a political afterthought, an officeholder whose unofficial title has been “lite gov” and whose main duty has been to stand ready should the governor die, become incapacitated or be removed from office. This year, the No. 2 job carries outsize stakes on both tickets.
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‘Our suburbs have been ignored for too long’: Palatine native saddles up for independent gubernatorial runMay 27, 2026 3:56 pm - Palatine resident Collin Corbett launched his bid for governor outside the former Arlington Park site. Wednesday, he filed as an independent candidate and said he has the best chance of beating Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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Counting down to the primary: How open seats led to hot races across the suburbs, stateMar 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Of the dozens of political races Illinois voters will decide Tuesday, the most competitive don’t feature incumbents.
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Pritzker picks former deputy, state Rep. Christian Mitchell as running mateJul 01, 2025 9:50 am - Expert: Pritzker’s choice of savvy veteran would give him freedom to campaign if he runs for president.
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It’s official — Stratton declares candidacy for Durbin’s Senate seatApr 24, 2025 8:12 am - The lieutenant governor is expected to face a crowded field in the primary.
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Pritzker focuses on abortion rights, Trussell on crime in dueling campaign stopsAug 30, 2022 1:00 am - Diverging messages about abortion rights and violent crime played out Tuesday in campaign stops by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican nominee for lieutenant governor Step...
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After Bailey surges to primary victory, battle with Pritzker loomsJun 28, 2022 7:30 pm - Conservative Republican Darren Bailey is headed for an election showdown with Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker this fall after trouncing rival Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin an...
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Rabine-Del Mar team visits GlenviewApr 13, 2022 1:00 am - Illinois gubernatorial candidate Gary Rabine and his running mate, lieutenant governor candidate Aaron Del Mar, will be in Glenview for a meet-and-greet today, April 14....
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Who's running for statewide officesMar 15, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - In addition to the governor's race, the most contentious Illinois primary battles will be for the secretary of state nominations. Longtime Democratic incum...
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