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State Journal-Register
Mar 20, 2020
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Virus fears may have cut local turnout in half
  Sangamon County voter turnout in Tuesday's primary may have been cut in half by coronavirus fears, Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray said Wednesday.
Londrigan will face Davis again in the fall

Springfield Democrat Betsy Dirksen Londrigan is going to get her second chance in two years to take on U.S. Rep.

Bourne defeats Oliver in 95th House GOP primary

In the 95th House district, Rep. Avery Bourne easily defeated first-time candidate Lawrence Oliver in the Republican primary Tuesday.

Biden wins Illinois Democratic primary

Bars, restaurants and schools may have been closed, but the polls were open across Illinois Tuesday.

Safety stressed as voters go to the polls

  Despite limits on public gatherings throughout the state, Illinois' primary election - still considered key in the race for the Democratic nomination for president - is going on as planned.

Alcohol sales OK’d in Gardner Township

Alcohol sales will soon be a reality in Gardner Township for the first time in more than 100 years.

Primary Election Day updates: Polls are open, all are staffed

Update: It's 7:15 a.m. and Sangamon County clerk Don Gray is pleased. "We opened every poll on time and everyone is staffed," Gray said.

Durbin votes for Biden; applauds emergency declaration

  U.S. Sen.

Election going on; contingency plans set

 Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray said Sunday that Election Day plans are set for Tuesday's Illinois primary, but there are also contingency plans in place if changes are needed.

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