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Illinois 2026 primary night: crowded races, incumbents lead as polls close
politics25 days ago

Illinois 2026 primary night: crowded races, incumbents lead as polls close

CBS News’ live Illinois primary coverage shows a crowded field across House seats and the Senate race, with Chad Koppie projected the winner in the 7th District GOP primary, Sean Casten winning the 6th District Democratic primary, Donna Miller leading the 2nd District Democratic race, and Mike Quigley projected to win the 5th District Democratic primary while Tommy Hanson is projected to win the GOP in that district. The 9th District is led early by Daniel Biss in a large Democratic field, Toni Preckwinkle holds a strong lead for Cook County Board President, and the Senate contest to replace Dick Durbin remains competitive among Juliana Stratton, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Robin Kelly as turnout remains high in Chicago and statewide after polls closed.

via CBS News|
#congress#elections#illinois
El Paso March 2026 Primary: Unofficial Early Results Show Mixed Local Races and Potential Runoffs
politics1 month ago

El Paso March 2026 Primary: Unofficial Early Results Show Mixed Local Races and Potential Runoffs

Unofficial early results from El Paso’s March 2026 primaries show a mixed map: locally, Republican County Judge race Guadalupe “Lupe” Giner trails Minerva Torres Shelton (Shelton 62% to Giner 37%), while Democrat Ricardo Samaniego is unopposed; statewide, several contests appear headed to May runoffs, and Gov. Greg Abbott leads the Republican primary with about 82% and Democrat Gina Hinojosa leads with roughly 60% as candidates seek nominations, with results still unofficial as votes continue to be tallied.

via KFOX|
#el-paso#elections#politics
Gonzales Faces West Texas Backlash as Scandal Clouds Reelection Bid
politics1 month ago

Gonzales Faces West Texas Backlash as Scandal Clouds Reelection Bid

West Texas voters and local leaders are divided over Rep. Tony Gonzales as a scandal involving an alleged affair with a staffer and her death looms over his bid in the 23rd District. Some residents credit him with understanding small-town needs and delivering funding, while many rural Republicans feel he has strayed from district values, complicating his primary challenge from Brandon Herrera. The controversy, along with his voting record on gun laws and same-sex marriage, has intensified scrutiny of whether he can hold the seat spanning from San Antonio to El Paso, especially as West Texas Democrats and conservatives weigh support and opposition ahead of the 2026 primary.

via The Texas Tribune|
#affair-scandal#politics#primary-2026