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Use the BND’s Voter Guide to research candidates running in the 2021 Illinois election

Voter Guide

Use the BND’s Voter Guide to research candidates running in the 2021 Illinois election

The News-Democrat has contacted over 280 candidates in the April 6 election and asked them to complete a detailed questionnaire. The early voting period runs from Feb. 25 to April 5.

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