The victories put new leaders in charge of policy – and raise a harder question for the political establishment: whose judgment about viable candidates deserves to be trusted?
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Ford wins 7th District, Oak Park gets new congressman
La Shawn Ford captured over 88% of early returns in the 7th Congressional District on Nov. 3, replacing Danny Davis and giving Oak Park and Forest Park their first new congressman in nearly 30 years.
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Stratton wins Illinois Senate seat in Oak Park-area rout
The Associated Press called the Illinois U.S. Senate race for Democrat Juliana Stratton on Tuesday, Nov. 3, moments after polls closed. Oak Park and Forest Park voters cast ballots in the race alongside a competitive 7th Congressional District contest.
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