Republicans face uphill battle in races for Illinois attorney general, comptroller, secretary of state

Summary

Illinois’ statewide offices could end up Tuesday where they have been for decades — with a full slate of Democrats taking the reins. The state hasn’t seen a Republican as secretary of state in nearly 30 years, as attorney general in more than 20 years or as comptroller for at least a decade. A win by Alexi Giannoulias, however, would come with the complication that he’s also considered a front-runner for the fifth floor of City Hall. If he wins both races, it would allow fellow Tuesday night candidate Gov. JB Pritzker to appoint a secretary of state for the better part of a full term …

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