The Bureau County Republican Party has officially objected to the Bureau County Democrat’s nomination of Dylan Benavidez for the position of Bureau County clerk and recorder for the upcoming November General Election.

Republicans anticipate a “red tide” at the polls this November; but for local races the campaign funds collected this spring had more of a blue tint.

Benavidez said he aims to expand voting hours, increase public awareness of the many legal ways in which voters may cast their vote and ensure that every eligible voter who wishes to vote is able to vote.

Associated Press projects that Stoller will retain his state senate seat with 98.% of the vote counted

Unofficial results and a review of coverage for Bureau County races in Tuesday's primary.

There were no contested primaries in Bureau and Putnam counties races.

Sen. Win Stoller, R-Germantown Hills, is pursuing his second term in the Illinois Senate, but he will have to best Dixon business owner Brett Nicklaus in the primary.

Voters head to the Illinois Primary Election polls Tuesday to select their preferred political party candidates who hope to gain the nomination in the November General Election.

Republicans Win Stoller and Brett Nicklaus have identified the challenge from their professional lives.