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O'Brien wins as Democrats Increase Majority in Illinois Supreme Court
Illinois Appellate Court Justice Mary O’Brien has won election to the state Supreme Court, increasing the court’s Democratic majority in a year that Republicans hoped they would swing control their way.
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Voters Elect 23-Year-Old Nabeela Syed to Illinois 51st District
For Nabeela Syed, the first order of business is thanking everyone who helped her get to become one of the first Gen Z members in state government. On Election Day, voters in the 51st district elected the 23-year-old to the Illinois House of Representatives
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Democrat Eric Sorensen Wins Open Seat For Illinois' 17th Congressional District
Democrat Eric Sorenson has defeated Republican Esther Joy King to win an open seat in Illinois’ 17th congressional district, according to a projection from NBC News.
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23-Year-Old Nabeela Syed Becomes Youngest General Assembly Member
23-year-old Nabeela Syed has been elected to the Illinois General Assembly, becoming the chamber’s youngest member, NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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No Cyberattacks Affected US Vote Counting, Officials Say
No instances of digital interference are known to have affected the counting of the midterm vote after a tense Election Day in which officials were closely monitoring domestic and foreign threats.
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‘It's So Hard Not to Have Her Here': Rep. Casten Tears Up in Victory Speech
After declaring victory in a hotly-contested battle for Illinois’ 6th District, Rep. Sean Casten teared up in a speech to supporters, remembering his late daughter who suddenly died earlier this year.
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Rep. Casten Addresses Supporters in Victory Speech
Rep. Sean Casten addressed his supporters and remembered his daughter in his victory speech to supporters on Tuesday.
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Voter Turnout in Question as Polls Close in Illinois
The voter turnout in Illinois is in question as polls close for the 2022 Midterm Elections, NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Sean Casten Looks To Win Newly-Redistricted 6th District
Incumbent Congressman Sean Casten is hoping to win another term in the state’s redrawn 6th District against Orland Park mayor Keith Pekau, NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports.
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Data Shows Lower Voter Turnout in Chicago Compared to Previous Midterm
Data from the City of Chicago is showing a lower voter turnout than the 2018 midterm elections, NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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A Look at the Illinois Secretary of State Race as Polls Close
With polls just hours away from closing, NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez takes a look at the Illinois Secretary of State race.
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Sharpies, Felt-Tip Pens Are the Preferred Way to Fill Out Paper Ballots in Illinois, Officials Say
Despite the potential for bleed through, Sharpies and felt-tip pens given by poll workers to voters are the preferred voting tool to fill out Illinois’ paper ballots, election officials say.
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Illinois Voter Guide For Election Day 2022: What to Know Before You Vote
As early voting comes to a close, much attention for the 2022 midterm elections will turn to Election Day itself on Tuesday. Here’s a look at some essential resources and information to help you feel prepared and informed as you perform your civic duty and make your voice heard.
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Chicago Board of Election Breaks Down What to Know About Election Day
The 2022 midterm elections are well underway in Illinois, with early voting now open across the state ahead of Election Day on Nov. 8.
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Candidates for Illinois Governor, Secretary of State Make Final Pushes to Sway Voters
Prominent politicians stopped in Illinois this past weekend in an attempt to build support for candidates in key races – with Election Day drawing near by day.
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Is Election Day a Federal Holiday?
With voters heading to the polls in just three days, some are wondering if Election Day is recognized as a holiday in the United States as they make their plans to vote.
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In Chicago-Area Visit, Biden is ‘Not Buying' That Democrats May Lose in Midterms
President Joe Biden said Friday he was feeling “really good” about Democrats’ chances in the midterm elections, even as he traveled to the Chicago area to support two House members who are facing more competitive reelection battles than expected.
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Campaigns Intensify as Gubernatorial Election Days Away
The Darren Bailey and JB Pritzker campaigns are intensifying with just days left until the Illinois gubernatorial election, NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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With Tensions High Ahead of Tuesday's Election, Top Cop Says There's ‘No Threats Specific to Chicago'
With tensions high across the country ahead of the hotly contested midterms, Chicago officials gathered at a downtown polling place Friday and pledged to protect voters and poll workers while insisting there are no looming threats ahead of Election Day.
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What To Know About Illinois Election 2022
Essential resources and information for Illinois voters ahead of the 2022 midterm elections to help you feel prepared and informed as you perform your civic duty and make your voice heard.