Top-ticket Democrats had a good night Tuesday in Illinois, but no clear winner had emerged in the tight national race for control of Congress and governors’ offices that could determine the future of President Joe Biden’s agenda.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared victory over Republican Darren Bailey, a downstate farmer who secured Trump’s endorsement during the primary campaign. And U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth soared to a second term, prevailing over Republican challenger Kathy Salvi.
