Illinois Public Media: Local And Illinois Races
The big news in Illinois tonight was the win of Tammy Duckworth for the US Senate over incumbent Mark Kirk. For Champaign County Unoffical Results From County Clerk Gordy Hulten, click here
Indiana GOP Sets July 26 Vote On Pence Replacement
Indiana GOP chairman Jeff Cardwell says the 22-member Republican state committee will meet July 26 to vote on who will oppose Democratic nominee John Gregg on the November ballot, now that incumbent Gov. Mike Pence has withdrawn in order to be Donald Trump's running mate.
Pence Withdraws As Gov Candidate After Trump Confirms VP Choice
Donald Trump said on Twitter Friday morning that he has picked Mike Pence as his running mate, and an aide formally withdrew the Indiana governor as a candidate for re-election to his current office.
Pence Picks Fmr. Indiana GOP Chair Holcomb For Running Mate
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has named former Indiana GOP chairman Eric Holcomb to be the state's new lieutenant governor, replacing Sue Ellspermann, who's stepping down to pursue the presidency of Ivy Tech Community College.
Illinois, Indiana Reax To High Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Advocates in Illinois are celebrating the Supreme Court's ruling making same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states. Equality Illinois says the ruling sends a powerful message that LGBT Americans "should be treated equally and justly in all facets of life.''