WCBU's coverage of the candidates and issues on the ballot in the Nov. 8, 2022, general election.
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DEBATES
WCBU is planning or part of several debates and candidate forums ahead of the election. Check back as new dates are announced.
- Sept. 27: 91st Illinois House District | Recap | Video
- Oct. 3: 17th Congressional District
- Oct. 6: Governor's race
FIND MY DISTRICT
Illinois recently went through a post-census redistricting, meaning you may live in a new legislative or congressional district.
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17th Congressional District
- King, Sorensen outline differences in 17th District U.S. House debate
- Democrat Eric Sorensen and Republican Esther Joy King win in 17th Congressional District
- Voting by mail is increasingly popular heading into Illinois' primaries
- Outgoing U.S. Rep. Bustos offers some advice to successor as she reflects on her time in office
- Moline Democrat Normoyle enters the race for the 17th District seat
Statehouse
- Bradley University students look to further reduce stigma around mental health
- Koehler discusses recent generic price drug gouging, proton beam therapy insurance bills, and 2024 legislative priorities
- Peoria private schools advocate for extension of state's Invest in Kids scholarship program
- Republican Desi Anderson announces run against Democratic state Rep. Sharon Chung
- Sen. Koehler backs estate tax law change
Other Election Coverage
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The Peoria Public Library is hosting an event to help teach the process of voting and encourage people to make their voices heard.
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In the fast-paced televised debate ahead of the November election, the governor and state senator traded barbs while ducking questions.
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Illinois House candidates Sharon Chung and Scott Preston outlined differences on taxes, the budget and criminal justice during a debate Tuesday evening at Illinois State University.
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A proposed Workers’ Rights Amendment to the state constitution would guarantee Illinois workers the “fundamental right” to collectively bargain for agreements on wages, hours and working conditions. If passed, Illinois would be among just a handful of states that guarantee the right to collective bargaining.
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Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey vowed to stand by the outcome of the upcoming general election Tuesday, after telling a group of supporters in Peoria he wants to lower taxes, improve public education, and take a tough stance against crime.
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Illinois State University in Normal will host the first debate between Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey.
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An array of issues, ranging from biofuels and renewable energy to livestock protection and trade agreements, faced Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Republican challenger Kathy Salvi during Wednesday’s Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable candidates forum.
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Democratic incumbent Dave Koehler of Peoria has held the seat since 2006, while Republican challenger Desi Anderson of Carlock is seeking elected office for the first time.
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A little over 18% of registered Peoria County voters participated in Tuesday’s primary election, according to Election Commission executive director Thomas Bride.
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Capt. Chris Watkins, an 18-year veteran of the Peoria County Sheriff’s Department, defeated Lt. Jason Buckley in Tuesday's Republican primary for Sheriff. With no Democrat running in the general election, Watkins is in line to follow outgoing Sheriff Brian Asbell.