U.S. Rep. Casten wins Democratic primary in Illinois

by Reuters June 28, 2022

By Reuters June 28, 2022

U. S. Rep. Casten wins democratic primary in illinois - photo licensed by shore news network.

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WASHINGTON – U.S. congressman Sean Casten defeated fellow Democratic U.S. Representative Marie Newman in an Illinois primary that pitted the two incumbents against one another due to redistricting, Edison projected on Tuesday.

Casten will face a Republican opponent in the Nov. 8 general election.

(Reporting by Moira Warburton)