While much of the focus has been on national races, the reality is that divided government will likely mean more gridlock and less progress over the next two years from our federal government.
Former State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (D) has been elected Illinois Secretary of State, according to the Associated Press. With 65% of votes counted, Giannoulias received 56.3% of the vote as of 10:51 p.m., defeating State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington). Giannoulias ran on digitizing state identification, protecting voting rights and modernizing the DMV process. He said.
Illinois’ primary election occurred on June 28, 2022. Election results were favorable for far-right Republicans and progressive Democrats, who defeated more moderate candidates in a.
(The Center Square) – The first Illinois Secretary of State election in more than 20 years without an incumbent is taking shape with two candidates set to face off in November. Candidate Dan Brady, an Illinois state rep.