Here’s a recap of some of the local contested races:
Republican Mary Miller is the winner for the U.S. House District 15. Husband and state rep Chris Miller won re-election for the State House District 110
Darren Baily won the race to replace Dale Righter in the Illinois Senate District 55
Rodney Davis was re-elected in the U.S. House District 13
Coles County State’s Attorney, Jesse Danley retained the position with a victory over Todd Reardon
Gail Crane Mason topped Marvin Mirick for Coles County Board District 12
Edgar County Board, Russell Lawton defeated John Chittick
Shelby County, Brad Phegley beat Tom Coventry for coroner
The referendum to levy an annual ambulance service tax passed in Arcola.
Brad Halbrook won re-election over Mitchell Esslinger for the State House District 102
Meanwhile, multiple counites want Chicago separated from Illinois, creating a new state. Counties including Moultrie, Shelby and Christian voted yesterday in favor of the measures to make that happen.
