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Four Republicans are competing to represent Illinois State Senate District 53: Jesse Faber, Susan Wynn Bence, Chris Balkema and Mike Kirkton.
Votes will be counted in contested races after polls close in Illinois at 7 p.m. Central. See statewide election results here
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. Last minute questions about voting? View our voter guide. Here is one for Chicago residents and one for suburban residents.