Several McLean County races on the ballot for primary election

Posted on March 15, 2016
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WJBC will have election results after the polls close at 7 p.m. (WJBC file photo)

By Eric Stock

BLOOMINGTON – Tuesday is primary election day in Illinois – one of five battleground states in the presidential race.

There are also a number of local races to be decided. There are two contested Republican primary races for McLean County Board and a three-way race for coroner. U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) faces a challenge from political newcomer Ethan Vandersand from Carrolton. There are two primary battles for Illinois’ contested U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Mark Kirk.

More information about the races can be found on WJBC’s Voice Your Vote page.

Election information is available at www.mcleancountyil.gov/elections and www.becvote.org.

The polls remain open until 7 p.m. WJBC and WJBC.com will have live election results after the polls close.

Eric Stock can be reached at [email protected].

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