Politics

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker sailed to reelection over challenger Darren Bailey in a race characterized by near-constant acrimony and outsized spending.

The nation is watching labor-friendly Illinois for the outcome of a constitutional amendment that would guarantee the right to collective bargaining. Proponents say it would prevent of a "right-to-work" law that prohibits forcing the payment of union dues. Critics say it would drive up taxes and give unions too much power.

The Illinois Supreme Court races may impact some big issues in the state, including access to abortion. Two seats on the state's seven-member high court are on the fall ballot. If Republicans take both, they take control for the first time since 1969.

After months of primaries and campaign events, the midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Washington and state capitals are finally here.

After months of primaries and campaign events, the midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Washington and state capitals are finally here.

After months of primaries and campaign events, the midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Washington and state capitals are finally here.

After months of primaries and campaign events, the midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Washington and state capitals are finally here.

The biggest race on the Wisconsin ballot is the one for U.S. Senate. In Indiana, Republicans hope to protect their complete control of state government, while Democrats look for their first statewide win in a decade.