Tagged: Illinois elections

A Difficult Day For Incumbents ...

Incumbent Freeport Mayor George Gaulrapp lost his seat Tuesday in a Citizens Party primary contest with former Mayor Jim Gitz. With 100% of precincts reporting, Gitz had 1,130 votes to 896 for Gaulrapp.

In the Peoples Party contest, Jon Staben, with 215 votes, defeated Bettye Corbin, with140 votes.

Illinois Congressional Races:

17th Congressional District:

• Bobby Schilling (R,incumbent): 115,376 (47%)
• Cheri Bustos (D):     131,381  (53%)  (PROJECTED WINNER)

16th Congressional District:

• Adam Kinzinger (R, incumbent):     177,621  (59%)  (PROJECTED WINNER)
• Wanda Rohl (D):     121,652  (41%)

14th Congressional District:

When Illinois voters mark their ballots next month – President Obama will be getting a lot of the attention.
But Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady will have his eye further down the ticket.