Statehouse 2024

Democrat Sharon Chung won reelection to a second term in the Illinois General Assembly with a victory over Republican Desi Anderson. Chung, a Democrat from Bloomington, won 53% of the vote, defeating Anderson by about 3,500 votes, according to unofficial totals compiled by WGLT and WCBU.

Democratic state Sen. Dave Koehler of Peoria is headed to a sixth term in Springfield after defeating Republican challenger Sally Owens, according to unofficial results late Tuesday.

The two candidates for the 17th Congressional District that includes parts of Peoria, recently sat for half-hour interviews with WGLT. In the first of two stories, they talk about the budget, the deficit, and the broader economy.

The sprawling district that covers a large, diverse swath of the state is one of the most competitive races this election cycle.

Sharon Chung, a Democrat who was elected to the newly-drawn district in 2022, is facing Republican Desi Anderson in the November election. The district includes parts of Bloomington-Normal.

State Sen. Dave Koehler, a Democrat from Peoria, is seeking a sixth term against Sally Owens, a first-time candidate and small business consultant in Peoria.

Central Illinois Democrats, including State Sen. Dave Koehler and State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, say the convention is an opportunity to build bridges, reach new demographics, and stoke the rank-and-file.

The chairman of the Tazewell County Republican Party says he believes President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential election helps Republican candidates.

Peoria County Democratic Party chairman Rick Fox said Biden's decision to step aside gives the party a chance to mend divisions and coalesce around a candidate.

Former mayor of Dixon Li Arellano has won the Republican primary for the 37th State Senate seat.