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Julianna Stratton gives first remarks as projected winner in U.S. Illinois Senate race

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Indiana Congressman Frank Mrvan facing Republican Barb Regnitz in bid for 4th term

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La Shawn Ford and Chad Koppie face off in bid for Illinois 7th Congressional District

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