February 04, 2010
Democrats hoping for news in Ill. governor's race
The Associated PressIllinois voters are hoping for clarity two days after the nation's first primary election revealed no clear winner in the Democratic or Republican races for governor.
Tuesday's election was expected to launch heated campaigns in President Barack Obama's home state. Instead, it left both political parties squabbling over virtually tied races.
Democrat Dan Hynes is scheduled Thursday to discuss his bid against Gov. Pat Quinn, who is leading Hynes by only a few thousand votes.
Hynes wouldn't provide details ahead of the announcement. The state comptroller has refused to concede, though Quinn's lead grew Wednesday as more ballots were counted. Quinn has already declared victory.
The top two Republicans are separated by just a few hundred votes.