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Health care was a big campaign issue across the Midwest, and Tuesday's election results were mixed. Among the winners: medical marijuana.

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Republican incumbent Rodney Davis from Taylorville barely squeaked out a high-stakes victory in winning a 4th term in congress.   

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Billionaire J.B. Pritzker’s big investment paid off. The Illinois Democrat soundly defeated incumbent Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner Tuesday night.

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Democrats dominated in Illinois Tuesday night — easily taking all statewide races on the ballot. The seats for governor, attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer – all were swept up by the so-called blue wave. 

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In a victory unheard of in a non-presidential election year, Champaign County Democrats have won every countywide office on the ballot --- sheriff, treasurer, auditor, clerk and the new office of county executive.

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Republican Congressman John Shimkus from Illinois’ 15th Congressional District will be returning to Washington for another term. Shimkus, who has been in Congress since 1997, defeated Democratic challenger Kevin Gaither with roughly 70 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s midterm election. 

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Republicans Chris Miller, Dan Caulkins and Mike Marron defeated Democratic challengers in the race for Illinois state representative in the 110th, 101st and 104th Districts.

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Democratic State Senator Kwame Raoul of Chicago defeated Urbana lawyer Erika Harold in the race for Illinois Attorney General.

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Live election results: Get the latest on Illinois' races for governor and U.S. House.

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Follow live NPR coverage of the 2018 midterm elections, including results and analysis. Get caught up on the latest national election news right here.