Illinois votes for Kamala Harris, but Donald Trump becomes President-elect | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published November 6, 2024 at 7:58 AM CST

Illinois proves it is blue state as it votes to put Vice-President Kamala Harris in the oval office, but Trump wins the nationwide vote
Nikki Budzinski still waiting on votes in Champaign to be counted to determine the winner of the 13th Congressional District
Democratic incumbent from the 17th Congressional District Eric Sorenson retains his seat
State Representatives Mike Coffey, Sue Sherer Bill Hauter all win their races
The race for Sangamon County Recorder too close call, but Republican Frank Lesko leads

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Michelle Eccles

Michelle Eccles anchors NPR Illinois' Morning Edition. Michelle has more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting which all began at her high school radio station, Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois. She attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale for her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus in Radio Television and went on to become an award winning anchor and reporter for stations in Decatur and Springfield.

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