Illinois primary raises the stakes as Democrats battle for Senate and a crowded House seat
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Illinois’ primary weekend features a tight Democratic Senate contest to succeed Dick Durbin and a crowded blue-tr district open-seat race, underscoring how the state will help shape November’s balance of power. The piece also previews a busy slate of upcoming primaries nationwide (May–August) in states like Indiana, Nebraska, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, California, and more, highlighting how early results could hint at political momentum and potential shifts in Congress.
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