The senate race between Republican Kirk, and Democratic Candidate Giannoulias is as close as it gets when it comes to an election. With 72% of votes counted the Republican candidate Kirk has 48% of the vote while the Democrat, Giannouliasn has 47%. The Green party candidate, Jones has approximately 3% of all votes.
In the Governor’s race in the Illinois election, the Democrat, Quinn, is leading the Republican, Brady 47% to 45%, while Independent candidate, Cohen commands 4% of the vote, and Green party candidate Whitney has 3%. There is also an Amendment being voted on in the Illinois election which would give voters the ability to recall a governor and hold a special election to replace them. This amendment has 66% of the vote in favor and 34% against.
