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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.
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.
Democratic State Senator Kwame Raoul of Chicago defeated Urbana lawyer Erika Harold in the race for Illinois Attorney General.
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A group of Champaign-Urbana residents ferried University of Illinois students to polling places off campus on Tuesday. The effort came together after reports of long lines at the campus polling place inside the Illini Union.
Cunnigham Township Supervisor Danielle Chynoweth said she received three calls alleging that homeless individuals faced challenges at local polling places when they tried to register and vote early.
Across the country, farmers have voiced concerns over what they say is a growing labor shortage. That’s why an increasing number are turning to the federal H-2A visa program, which allows farmers to bring in workers temporarily from foreign countries.
Illinois election officials say there’s been a huge spike in early voting this year. But it’s not yet clear just what that means.
The Sangamon county clerk has recruited about 80 high school students to serve as judges and registrars on election day.
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