Illinois voters head to the polls for today’s primary

Voters, seasoned and first-timers, are heading to polling places and filling out their ballots across Illinois.

By Manuel Martinez
Tim Daniell places his marked ballot in the voting machine with help from election judge Frank Rawetzki.
Tim Daniell places his marked ballot in the voting machine with help from election judge Frank Rawetzki at Dupage County on June 28, 2022. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
Tim Daniell places his marked ballot in the voting machine with help from election judge Frank Rawetzki at Dupage County on June 28, 2022. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
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Tim Daniell places his marked ballot in the voting machine with help from election judge Frank Rawetzki.
Tim Daniell places his marked ballot in the voting machine with help from election judge Frank Rawetzki at Dupage County on June 28, 2022. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
Tim Daniell places his marked ballot in the voting machine with help from election judge Frank Rawetzki at Dupage County on June 28, 2022. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
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Illinois voters head to the polls for today’s primary

Voters, seasoned and first-timers, are heading to polling places and filling out their ballots across Illinois.

By Manuel Martinez
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Voters throughout Illinois are heading to polling places to decide which Republicans and Democrats will advance to the November general election.

One of the most watched races is the GOP primary for governor, which could indicate how far right local Republicans are shifting. Among the frontrunners are state Sen. Darren Bailey, who is endorsed by former President Donald Trump, and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, whose campaign has received $50 million from hedge fund billionaire Kenneth Griffin.

Amid worries about low voter turnout, Illinoisans have been lining up at polling places since 6 a.m. and will continue to trickle in until 7 p.m. today. Here are some images of voters from at DuPage County Fairgrounds, Chicago’s Chinatown library branch and Highland Park.

Voters leave a polling place in Highland Park.
Voters leave a polling place in Highland Park. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
Voters cast their ballots at Chicago's Chinatown library branch in Tuesday's primary election.
Voters cast their ballots at Chicago’s Chinatown library branch in Tuesday’s primary election. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
Illinois voters cast their votes Tuesday in the state's primary election, which will determine who is on the ballot in November.
Illinois voters cast their votes Tuesday in the state’s primary election, which will determine who is on the ballot in November. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
Voters cast their ballots at Chicago’s Chinatown library branch in Tuesday’s primary election.
Voters cast their ballots at Chicago’s Chinatown library branch in Tuesday’s primary election. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ