What to expect in the Illinois state primary
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Illinois state primary features races including contest to succeed Democratic Senator Dick Durbin.
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The Illinois state primary features key races, with the most prominent being the contest to succeed Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. The primary will determine candidates for various state and federal offices in Illinois.
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