While the focus was heavy on county action during last night's primary, there were quite a few statewide or multicounty elections that were taking place including wins by State Representative Brad Halbrook and Dennis Atteberry defeating Judge Doug Gruenke in the Appellate court for the fourth judicial circuit.
Brad Halbrook defeated Marsha Webb in the 107th District Representative race. Representative Halbrook spoke on the reelection campaign saying he was honored by the voter's trust and he strongly believes in safeguarding freedoms to ensure a prosperous future for Illinois.
Representative Halbrook focused on a record of conservatism and advancing conservative policies. He says that he is committed to conservative values, fiscal responsibilities, and the protection of constitutional rights.
Brad Halbrook is the State Representative for the 107th district. For more information visit www.bradhalbrook.com
Dennis Atteberry defeated Judge Douglas Gruenke 13,924-13,277. In Christian County Atteberry got 65% of the votes. In Shelby County, he received 66% of the vote. In Montgomery County Atteberry held 59% of the votes. In Effingham County, Atteberry secured 53% of the vote.
Again, low turnout plagued the primaries. In Montgomery County, 20% of registered voters, voted. In Christian County, about 18.6% voted and in Shelby County, 35% voted.
Stay tuned to Regional Radio News for all the latest on the election results.
