Illinois’ primary election saw a number of surprises and close races across the state.
But how did the state vote when it came to some of the biggest races?
An unprecedented number of Congressional seats and a rare opening of a Senate seat highlighted the ballots Tuesday night.
The retirement of U.S. Sen Dick Durbin, the Senate’s longtime No. 2 Democrat, triggered a competitive campaign on the Democratic side, with the races serving as testing grounds for some of the biggest issues facing the Democratic Party.
Many primary winners in the Democratic stronghold are expected to win in November, shaping a new generation of leadership in the state’s congressional delegation.
Here’s a look at how the state voted:
Illinois Governor
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, an heir to the Hyatt Hotel fortune, was unopposed in his primary. He is the first governor to seek a third term since the 1980s.
The bigger question sat on the Republican side, where candidate Darren Bailey, a former state senator whom Pritzker handily defeated in 2022, won his chance at a repeat.
Bailey, who bested three other Republicans vying for the nomination, said he did things differently this time, including focusing more on Chicago voters.
U.S. Senate
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, edging out two sitting members of the U.S. House to advance to a November general election against Republican nominee Don Tracy, the former state party chair.
Stratton lagged in fundraising but had the powerful backing of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who campaigned with her around the state.
The race featured 10 Democrats, including her closest challengers Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly.
U.S. House
Dozens of candidates ran for five open seats in the Chicago area.
2nd District
In Kelly’s 2nd district, which spans parts of the South Side and suburbs and dips into the central Illinois farmlands, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller emerged as the winner of a crowded Democratic field that included former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., son of the late civil rights leader. Miller will face off in November against Republican Michael Noack, who was unopposed.
8th District
The open seat in Krishnamoorthi’s suburban 8th District attracted eight Democrats and four Republicans. Former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean won the Democratic nomination and advances to face Republican Jennifer Davis.
7th District
Two other House members are retiring after long careers.
The 7th District of Rep. Danny Davis, who was first elected in 1996, covers parts of downtown, the West Side and suburbs. The candidate he endorsed, state Rep. La Shawn Ford won the nomination over a pool of candidates that included Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin. Chad Koppie won for the GOP.
9th District
The primary for Schakowsky’s 9th District seat was the most crowded. Among the 15 Democrats, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss edged out digital creator Kat Abughazaleh and state Sen. Laura Fine, who was also backed by AIPAC. Republican John Elleson won the party’s nomination.
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