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Democratic governor JB Pritzker wins another term and a few close races |First Listen

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  • JB Pritzker wins another term as Illinois' governor
  • Democrats maintain control of the state's executive offices
  • Democrat Nikki Budzinski wins the 13th Congressional District, Incumbent Republican Mary Miller wins the 15th and it appears Democrat Eric Sorenson wins the 17th.
  • U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth won a second term
  • Democrat Doris Turner appears to have edged out Republican Sandy Hamilton for the 48th State Senate District and Democrat Sue Scherer pulled out a win over Republican Lisa Smith in the 96th House District
  • Sangamon County Treasurer Joe Aiello, a Republican, will remain in office with a win over Democrat, Daniel Pittman and Shannon Fehrholz was elected Menard and Sangamon Regional Superintendent of Schools
  • UIS Emeritus Professor of Political Science Kent Redfield gives a day after assessment of the election
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