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Democratic candidate for McLean County Clerk Josh Crockett addresses supporters tonight at the Democrats' watch party in Bloomington.
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Joshua Crockett defeats McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael, becoming first countywide Democrat in four decades
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Democrat Joshua Crockett emphasized recent missteps made by four-term Republican incumbent Kathy Michael, who has been the county clerk since 2010.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth greeted supporters at a Democratic Party campaign event Monday, Nov. 3, 2026, at Lucca Grill in Bloomington.
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Duckworth, Pritzker address Bloomington shooting and options to disrupt gun violence
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  2. McLean County voter turnout drops to just 53% — lowest in 12 years
  3. Stratton coasts to victory to become Illinois’ newest U.S. senator
  4. U.S. Rep. LaHood beats Democratic challenger Paul Nolley in Illinois' 16th District
  5. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker beats Darren Bailey for 3rd term, leaving one question: Will he run for president?
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