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United States Senate election in Illinois, 2002

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The United States Senate election in Illinois was held on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Democratic United States Senator Dick Durbin sought re-election to a second term in the United States Senate. Durbin faced off against State Representative Jim Durkin, whom he was able to easily beat, ensuring his return to the Senate.

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Candidates

  • Dick Durbin, incumbent United States Senator

    • Candidates

  • Jim Durkin, Illinois State Representative
  • Jim Oberweis, owner of Oberweis Dairy
  • John H. Cox, businessman

    • Results

    Durbin won re-election to a second term easily, carrying a majority of the states 102 counties.

    References

    United States Senate election in Illinois, 2002 Wikipedia
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