Election 2020 | WGLT

Election 2020

HOW TO VOTE

Find my polling place: Bloomington | Normal & McLean County

Sample ballot: Bloomington | Normal & McLean County

KEY RACES & ISSUES

The WGLT Newsroom is closely following several races on the ballot in 2020.

13th Congressional District | WGLT Debate Recap

  • Rodney Davis (i) (Republican)
  • Betsy Dirksen Londrigan (Democrat)

18th Congressional District

88th House District - Candidate Forum | Video

105th House District - Candidate Forum | Video

County Coroner - Candidate Forum

County Auditor - Candidate Forum | Video

McLean County Board – Republicans currently hold a 13-7 majority. For Democrats to win control, they would have to protect two Democratic seats (George Gordon/District 6 and Carlo Robustelli/District 8) and win 4 of 6 contested races against Republicans.

WGLT is expecting contested races in the following County Board districts:

(i) = denotes incumbent

We're also covering other important statewide and federal races:

President

Constitutional amendment (graduated/progressive income tax)

U.S. Senate

  • Dick Durbin (i) (Democrat)
  • Mark Curran (Republican)
  • Danny Malouf (Libertarian)
  • David Black (Green)
  • Willie Wilson (Willie Wilson Party)
  • Chad Koppie (Constitution)

After Trump Tweets, Londrigan Wants To Shift Focus Back To 'Real Issues'

By • Jul 19, 2019
Londrigan and Davis

Democratic congressional candidate Betsy Dirksen Londrigan said the president’s racist rhetoric about four members of Congress is “very worrisome” in part because it prevents “real issues” like health care from being addressed.

Londrigan, Davis Differ On Views Of PAC Money

By Mary Cullen • Jul 17, 2019
Londrigan and Davis
Cindy Le / WGLT

Betsy Dirksen Londrigan pledged to not take any money from corporate political action committees, or PACs, in her second run for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District.

LaHood Talks SCOTUS Rulings, Constituent Email Surveys

By Mary Cullen • Jun 28, 2019
Mary Cullen / WGLT

Despite a conservative ruling, one Republican congressman from Central Illinois is “very disappointed” in the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on gerrymandering.

McLean County Democrats Juggle 24 Presidential Candidates

By Mary Cullen • Jun 28, 2019
People at a debate watch party
Mary Cullen / WGLT

Many McLean County Democrats are taking a "wait and see" approach before choosing a candidate to support in next year's presidential primary.

DCCC Head Confident Londrigan Can Unseat Davis On Second Try

By & • Jun 27, 2019
Cheri Bustos walking in front of U.S. Capitol building
Susan Walsh / AP

The woman tasked with getting more Democrats elected in Congress next year feels the party is well positioned to win a Central Illinois district that's long been in Republican hands.

1st Democratic Debate: Live Analysis Of Night 1

By editor • Jun 26, 2019

Twenty candidates have made it to the first round of Democratic primary debates. Ten take the stage Wednesday night, with Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren at the center. Night 2, on Thursday, will include former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

The two-hour debate, hosted by NBC News/MSNBC/Telemundo, starts at 9 p.m. ET both nights.

As you watch, follow NPR's live blog for analysis and fact checks of the candidates' statements.

LaHood: Trump Will Lose Subpoena Fight

By • Apr 25, 2019
Two elected officials standing outside a post office
Charlie Schlenker / WGLT

GOP Rep. Darin LaHood says President Trump's strategy of blocking his staff members from testifying before Congress will not work.

One Year In, Local GOP Chair Focused On Building Ground Game

By • Apr 19, 2019
Connie poses
Ryan Denham / WGLT

One year into the job, the chair of the McLean County GOP says she’s focused on building up her party’s ground game to push back against newly energized Democrats.

McLean County Dems Tout Huge Growth In 2018

By • Apr 19, 2019
a wall of campaign signs.
Charlie Schlenker / WGLT

A year ago, Erik Rankin took over as Chair of the McLean County Democratic Party. In that time, Democrats have added County Board seats, elected city council members that have party values and built party infrastructure. 

Dirksen Londrigan Runs Again For Congress

By • Apr 11, 2019
Londrigan with a crowd of people and signs
Dirksen Londrigan campaign

Only five months after she lost an election for the U.S. House, Springfield Democrat Betsy Dirksen Londrigan announced Thursday she is running for Congress again in the 13th District.

CNN Legal Analyst: Collusion Not Relevant To Trump's Future

By • Feb 28, 2019
Renato Mariotti speaks
Merlin Mather / Courtesy

CNN legal analyst and former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti said those who oppose President Trump should not count on a special prosecutor's report or Congress to get rid of the president.

ISU Speaker: Bernie Sanders Still Sets Progressive Bar In 2020 Field

By & Sean Newgent • Feb 19, 2019
Briahna Joy Gray
Illinois State University

A journalist with expertise in progressive politics says Bernie Sanders is a welcome addition to a crowded, predominantly centrist group of candidates seeking the 2020 Democratic nomination.

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