No Democrat was listed on the March 19 primary ballot as a candidate in the 15th Congressional District, although Kevin Gaither of Charleston ran a last-minute write-in campaign.
Monday afternoon’s deadline came and went without any candidates filing to run against Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz, Auditor George Danos or Circuit Clerk Susan McGrath.
Filing petitions in Champaign County on the first day were three incumbent countywide office holders, county Auditor George Danos, Circuit Clerk Susan McGrath and State’s Attorney Julia Rietz, all Democrats.
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