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Democrats also win big in Illinois | First Listen

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First Listen for Nov. 5, 2026:

Illinois legislative races also favored Democrats as their party may expand their super-majority.

A look at how Sangamon County voted in the election.

Gov. Pritzker has a 200-point plan for congress.

Democrat Alexi Giannoulias won reelection as Secretary of State. But he has another campaign looming: the race for Chicago mayor.

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