Six candidates battle for Illinois Secretary of State seat

For the first time in more than 20 years, Illinois will soon have a new secretary of state.

By Isabelle Earl
Secretary of State elections Jesse White
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White makes his entrance before taking the oath of office as Illinois' Secretary of State Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Springfield Ill. Associated Press
Secretary of State elections Jesse White
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White makes his entrance before taking the oath of office as Illinois' Secretary of State Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Springfield Ill. Associated Press

Six candidates battle for Illinois Secretary of State seat

For the first time in more than 20 years, Illinois will soon have a new secretary of state.

By Isabelle Earl
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Four Democrats and two Republicans candidates are vying to replace Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, who’s retiring after six terms in office.

Reset gets the latest on this race before the Illinois primary kicks off June 28.

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