Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Mark Curran, from left, incumbent U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and independent challenger Willie Wilson. Calls For Trump's Removal As 'Unfit' Ramp Up After Capitol Seige, 'The President Is Unfit:' Kinzinger Calls For 25th Amendment, Biden Election Certified After A Day Of Violence On Capitol Hill, Trump Mob Attacks Capitol; 4 Deaths; 69 Arrests; FBI Seeks Tips, Chaos, Violence, Mockery As Pro-Trump Mob Occupies Congress, 'A Friend To All': Sandy Hook First Responder Dies Of Coronavirus. Republican Mark Curran, a former Democrat-turned-Republican ex-Lake County sheriff, points to his Catholic faith in opposing abortion and supporting immigration rights, as well as in his outspoken disapproval of state restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. 20 12. HOUSE GOP 194 -7 DEM 241 +8. The voters of Illinois decided to give Mark Curran the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Of those, Republican candidate Mark Curran is likely the most viable of his challengers. Durbin faced Republican Mark Curran, Green Party candidate David F. Black, Libertarian Danny Malouf and Willie Wilson, who is running under the Willie Wilson Party banner. MARK CURRAN. The GOP’s opposition to the program “is a definition of who they are as Republicans,” he said. He also said he wants to enact tort reform, saying it's the only way to address health care costs. “Politically it motivated me more than anything because I’ve seen so much damage done to this country in the last four years and I have great faith in Joe Biden to turn this around and I want to be part of it,” Durbin said in an interview. Health care workers across Illinois are also "looking for a helping hand from Washington," Durbin said Monday in an interview with PBSNewsHour. Durbin has most recently used Trump to try to motivate support in a TV spot that calls the president “a big bully,” and says Durbin has “brought him down to size.” It shows Trump shrinking to fit into the size of the senator’s palm, where he disposes of the president with a wrist flip. I offered a million dollars to anybody who gets a ticket from any church. He also ran for president in 2016. "I'm not necessarily a fan of Roe v. Wade because of the federal overreach," Malouf said. Republican Mark Curran won the GOP Senate primary in Illinois on Tuesday, earning him the chance to take on Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in the November general election. Wilson has given his self-funded campaign more than $3 million. IL Senate Race: Dick Durbin Seeks 5th Term Against 4 Challengers - Across Illinois, IL - Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin is looking to hold off Mark Curran, … The Affordable Care Act is failing Americans and Illinois residents due to flaws that were written into the system and Republican efforts to undermine it, Black said, calling for "improved Medicare for all.". “I stood up to the governor and mayor of the city of Chicago when they were closing doors. For President. Visit the Chicago Tribune at www.chicagotribune.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. A Chicago businessman says he plans to challenge longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who will be seeking a fifth term in November. Durbin has $3.8 million vs. all GOP candidates’ $140K Thursday, Oct 17, 2019 * Bernie’s column includes a story about Republican US Senate hopeful … Illinois Senate - Curran vs. Durbin. He is also from a very blue state, Illinois. Catholics who plan to vote for Durbin or even host his yard sign keep in mind you are committing a mortal sin. Campaigning in the wake of mass protests across the U.S. in response to the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Rayshard Brooks and other Black citizens, Durbin has pointed to his work on criminal justice reform. As the second-ranking Democrat in the Senate, Dick Durbin has been consistently re-elected by his constituents, and threats to his seat have been minor. D +22. This article was updated at 11:24 a.m. Wednesday. I know we face real challenges and I hope to be able to help here in Washington,” said Durbin who also is a member of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee. Election Projection. Free access to breaking news is sponsored by, Sen. 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Officials from the Vermilion County Public Health Department did not respond when asked if they had been informed of Wilson’s illness or if any contact tracing had taken place among those who had been in contact with him. Mark Curran. Dick Durbin* (D) vs. Mark Curran (R) Voting history . (J.B.) Pritzker more often than any governor since I’ve been elected. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. ", "You're gonna meet God really soon, buddy," Curran said to Durbin in his short concession speech. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (left), Mark Curran (center) and Willie Wilson. That’s my core on which I am going to decide issues.”. With 97% of precincts reporting, Curran wound up … Tim Schneider, the state GOP chairman, urged Republicans to “send him a few dollars if you can for the final stretch.”. Your soul will have an eternal destination,” he wrote on his official campaign Facebook page after learning that his son’s fall high school football season had been postponed. Wilson has proposed equity in the distribution of government resources across the city. He was the only candidate that did not say pre-existing conditions should be covered under all insurance plans. The stakes of the race: Durbin was first elected to the body in 1996 and is seeking a … ", "We are a voice that cannot be ignored," Wilson said. Wilson has also made headlines for handing out masks to various communities. In a right-wing YouTube interview, he indicated that divine intervention played a role in his candidacy. I didn’t know Black people lived down here but I’m down here now to look at them and I see it with my own eyes,” Wilson told supporters, wearing a mask but no gloves, as he handed the gift cards to drivers outside the Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Danville. He has called for states to reopen, warning about the long-term effects of shutdowns on small businesses. Prior to the Danville trip, Wilson visited senior housing sites throughout Chicago to hand out what he said was $250,000 worth of $25 Walmart gift cards. Danny Malouf, the Libertarian Party candidate, is a human resources manager who called for an end to the Affordable Care Act and Medicare, saying he doesn't believe there should be any national health care plan. Overcast. Wilson also aligned himself with one-term Republican Gov. A wealthy food and medical glove distributor who also distributes his own gospel recordings, Wilson paid the fines for a few churches that violated pandemic gathering orders. The spots tagline, “Dick Durbin, a senator for times like these,” ties into what Durbin said was one motivation for seeking reelection — the prospect of a Trump defeat to former Vice President Joe Biden, as well as the potential of a Democratic takeover of the Senate. During a recent NBC 5 candidate forum, Black said he believes "we need to get away from private insurance," particularly after millions of people lost their health coverage over the past seven months as they were laid off from their jobs. This is again the case in 2020, with opponents Republican Mark Curran and Independent Willie Wilson making an opposition push against Durbin, but the polling remains in Durbin’s favor. The Economist is analysing polling, economic and demographic data to predict America’s elections in 2020 Read more of our election coverage US 2020 results Charts, maps and analysis of the presidential and congressional races in one place But the GOP isn’t returning the favor. "We did great," Curran said, while acknowledging he was trailing by about 200,000 votes at that point. Curran is … Durbin was first elected to the Senate in 1996, succeeding the late Sen. Paul Simon. In Illinois, the Democratic incumbent, Dick Durbin, is fighting to keep his seat against Republican Mark Curran. He said preserving and improving the law, particularly continuing coverage of preexisting medical conditions, is also motivating his bid for reelection. And I said, ‘Wait a minute. Republican Mark Curran said his experience as an elected official makes him the best pick to run against Democrat Dick Durbin this November. 20 02. The State Board of Elections ruled the giveaways did not violate election law, noting Wilson’s history of charitable giving. I don’t fit neatly into the Republican agenda. Political Party and Jurisdiction. “His votes are my votes,” Durbin said of Wilson. 20 08. “Let’s be very blunt about this — this president and many Republicans hate anything with Obama’s name on it and they labeled this Obamacare from the start,” he said. “It’s really a battle of good versus evil. “Fauci’s pitching is about as accurate as his advice on combating #COVID19,” Curran tweeted, after Fauci’s wayward first pitch at a Washington Nationals game. Competitive House Races. Durbin, 75, is Illinois’ senior senator the No. 2. Running as a third-party candidate is Willie Wilson, who twice ran unsuccessfully for Chicago mayor and made a brief quixotic bid for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination before casting his vote for Republican Donald Trump. Go to ElectCurran.com Durbin in 2018 was a sponsor of the First Step Act, which his campaign calls "the most significant criminal justice reform legislation in decades. If there is a tie in the average, state is awarded to current party holding seat. Mark Curran. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. It’s the first time I’ve been down here. As he seeks a fifth term, Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin finds his top two opponents mounting challenges that are deeply rooted in their religious faith. If you’re closing doors at the church, how can you not close all marijuana houses and liquor stores?’ I paid a price. Though he ran briefly as a Democratic presidential candidate, Wilson’s interests have shifted more Republican. States are awarded based on average of last three polls. Track the 2020 Senate Elections here. Notes Polls: Dick Durbin (D) Mark Curran (R) Dick Durbin is minority whip, the second most powerful position in the Senate Democratic caucus. ©2020 the Chicago Tribune. Low 28F. Republican Mark Curran is challenging longtime Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin for US Senate in Illinois. Six years ago, he won reelection with his smallest percentage victory in any of his statewide races, 53.5%, against Republican state Sen. Jim Oberweis of Sugar Grove who is now making a bid for the U.S. House. Durbin faced no competition in the Democratic primary in March. Illinois: Mark C. Curran Jr. (R) vs. Richard J. Durbin (D) - Incumbent: Dick Durbin (Democrat, senator since 1997) - 270toWin forecast rating: solid Democratic - Chance of winning according to FiveThirtyEight: >99 in 100 Democratic. Notes Polls: Dick Durbin (D) Mark Curran (R) Dick Durbin is minority whip, the second most powerful position in the Senate Democratic caucus. Wilson has long been known for his controversial cash handouts, sometimes in churches, sometimes outside Cook County Jail for bond money. Illinois Senate - Curran vs. Durbin 2014: Durbin (D) +10.0 RCP Senate Map | Senate Polls | RCP House Map | Generic Vote | RCP Governor Map | Governor Polls | All 2020 Polls He’s also received free exposure over the last four years on national TV outlets in taking on Trump and, more recently, in his role attacking the president’s handling of the pandemic and on the Senate Judiciary Committee in opposing the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Curran also has been an outspoken opponent of abortion — to the point that just two days after the death of U.S. Rep. John Lewis, he contended the Black congressman, widely regarded as an icon of the civil rights movement, was “not much of a civil rights leader” given his support of abortion rights. Dick Durbin* (D) vs. Mark Curran (R) Voting history . And I paid for a few,” Wilson said at a September church service. Return to Patch for results as they come in: Subscribe to free News Alerts for election results. The majority of his finances have come from large individual donations, and $20k from the candidate himself. (Chris … “If you want to know why there’s violence in the streets of Chicago, why it’s the most violent city in America, it’s because there’s no respect for the sanctity of human life,” he said. Low 28F. Durbin said the law was an attempt to curb a spiraling crack cocaine problem but “that experiment failed.” He pointed to criminal justice and sentencing reforms he sponsored that were signed into law by both Obama and Trump. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Wilson has been critical of Gov. In his concession speech and in a call with reporters after the race was over, Curran spoke about Durbin's age (75) and said he'll "meet his maker soon enough. 99% of estimated votes counted. He voted for Trump in 2016, but now says he’s unsure who he will vote for. Also on the Nov. 3 ballot are Green Party candidate David Black and Libertarian Danny Malouf. "What we need to understand is the government is not the solution to our problems; the government is the problem," Malouf said during the NBC 5 forum, calling for governments to "localize decision-making and spending as close to the individual as possible.". For President. Mark Curran won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate Tuesday, the Associated Press projects, defeating four other candidates to challenge incumbent Sen. Dick Durbin in November. Senator Dick Durbin is favored to keep his seat as he faces Republican Mark Curran… SENATE GOP 49 -4 DEM 49 +4. A federal campaign finance expert said that also would likely be the case with Wilson’s $25 Walmart card handouts. Curran has said his biggest priority as a senator would be to roll back business regulations and lower taxes. No race in 2020. “These are people who traditionally would support me, I believe. We endorsed Curran, who strikes … Malouf has raised about $12,000 and spent about $11,000, while there are no campaign finance records for Black's campaign. 20 16. ... IL - Mark Curran vs Dick Durbin. Does he own you? He’s also got the backing of three city aldermen: Anthony Napolitano (41st), Nick Sposato (38th),and Chris Taliaferro (29th). I am ready for the challenge," Durbin continued. Does providence play a part in our lives?’ So why is it that in the most unlawful time in American history, somebody who has given his whole career to law enforcement as a county, state and federal prosecutor and a longtime sheriff of the third largest county in Illinois out of 102 counties is drawn into this race?” he said. Wilson is the unknown factor in the race. Mark Curran said he ran because he believes the political climate has changed and Sen. Dick Durbin is vulnerable Author: Associated Press Published: 10:03 PM CDT March 17, 2020 20 14. Curran has sought to use the recent issues of civil unrest and rioting as a reason to send someone with his law enforcement background to Washington. Summary of each race with links to polls and commentary. "You haven't done right by Illinois; you haven't done right by the citizens; you haven't done right by your state," Curran continued. With 97% of precincts reporting, Curran wound up with 42% of the vote over four other competitors. Durbin, the second-highest-ranking Senate Democrat, is overwhelmingly favored to win his bid for a fifth term in deep-blue Illinois. Campaign finance records show Durbin significantly outraised and outspent his four opponents. Former Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran to announce run for GOP nod to face U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. Mark Curran, who had perhaps the most name recognition of all the candidates, said he ran because he believes the political climate has changed and Durbin is vulnerable. Current Candidate of N/A. The dates given are when the poll started and ended. 2014: Durbin (D) +10.0. In contests for county sheriff, he won in 2006 as a Democrat, then switched parties for wins in 2010 and 2014 before losing by 137 votes in 2018. Curran easily topped a five-person field to earn the Republican Party's nomination to face Durbin, earning 41.6 percent of the vote. RCP Senate Map | Senate Polls | RCP House Map | Generic Vote | RCP Governor Map | Governor Polls | All 2020 Polls Rod Blagojevich, ran as a third-party candidate to replace Durbin. Bruce Rauner. Wilson released a short statement Wednesday morning on Facebook thanking his supporters for helping him earn "more votes than any independent U.S. Senate candidate in Illinois history. For this seat. Durbin has $3.8 million vs. all GOP candidates’ $140K Thursday, Oct 17, 2019 * Bernie’s column includes a story about Republican US Senate hopeful … Republican Mark Curran said his experience as an elected official makes him the best pick to run against Democrat Dick Durbin this November. Durbin said internal early polling suggested Wilson would receive about 15% of the state’s Black vote. Latest Polls. The Republicans nominated Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran, who used to be a Democrat. D +25. Status and Position. Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Mark Curran, from left, incumbent U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and independent challenger Willie Wilson. D +39. D +17. ... Dick Durbin-inc vs Mark Curran. Death will eventually come for everyone. Below we have a list of all the polls used on this site. Curran, a Pittsburgh native, attended Spring Hill College in Alabama for his bachelor’s degree before coming to … All Latest Polls; 2020 Election Polls; 2020 Presidential Polls; 2020 Senate Polls; 2020 House Polls ; 2020 Governor Polls; Presidential Approval Polls; Generic Congressional Polls; 2020 Elections. "And my hope is that you'll meet God, at this point in time, where you exist in life.". Concerned that people didn’t seem to know he was running against Durbin, he added the words “Dick Durbin’s opponent” to his Twitter account. You have permission to edit this article. “I have no support from the NRSC, RNC & hardly any from the ILGOP,” he said on Twitter, referring to the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the Republican National Committee and the Illinois GOP. The voters of Illinois decided to give Mark Curran the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. He will come out with his guns a blazin', but it won't matter. 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