2022 Election Primary: Illinois House 66th District

By a margin of just 69 votes, Connie Cain is on track to be the Republican nominee for the 66th House District in Illinois after her opponent, Arin Thrower, conceded the race Wednesday evening.

These are the unofficial election results for contested races across McHenry County as of about 12:45 a.m. Wednesday.

Following Tuesday’s primary, unofficial vote totals for the 66th House District show a very close race, Connie Cain is currently ahead of Arin Thrower as they vie for the chance to face incumbent state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, in November.

The incumbent is leading in one of two contested legislative primaries in McHenry County while just 64 votes, or less than a percentage point, separated the Republican candidates in the race for the 66th House District.

Competitive races line both the Democratic and Republican ballots as early voting continues ahead of Tuesday’s primary election. Here's a round-up of who and what is on the ballot.

Republican candidates up and down the ticket will attend a forum hosted by the McHenry County Township Republicans this Saturday.

A long-time accountant and a former television producer, both of whom have been involved in local politics, are vying to become the Republican nominee for the 66th House District.

Arin Thrower, Illinois House District 66 candidate said in her questionnaire the top issues for District 66 are the economy, our education system, and public safety