Illinois holds primary elections for U.S. House and Senate seats on Tuesday
Illinois voters are deciding primary elections for six open U.S. House and Senate seats, including the race to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin. Five Democratic House members are retiring, creating multiple open seats across the Chicago area. The Senate race features three top Democratic candidates: Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 1 bias group.
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- The Hill+2.6 h
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“Live results: Illinois House primaries”
“Live Results: Illinois midterm primary elections”
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Three top Democrats have emerged in the Senate primary race.
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