Illinois Governor's Race: Rauner Defeats Quinn
CHICAGO (CBS) -- GOP businessman Bruce Rauner has defeated Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, dealing a huge blow to Democrats in the home state of Barack Obama, who campaigned vigorously for Quinn.
Around 9:30 p.m., the latest expanded exit polls from CBS 2, projected Bruce Rauner winning by three points.
#BREAKING New, exclusive exit poll data, gives #Rauner edge over #Quinn 50-47. Current vote totals here: http://t.co/PA7JCBA6UB Tight!
— John Dodge (@dodgerman) November 5, 2014
At 10:30 p.m., Rauner's actual vote totals were better than that, as he held a five point margin with 90 percent of the vote counted.
The numbers favor Rauner, with 90 percent counted. #Quinn camp wants all votes counted per @jaylevinecbs2 pic.twitter.com/xmgNZaUn2R
— John Dodge (@dodgerman) November 5, 2014
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