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Rep. John Cabello has lost his race

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Democratic challenger Dave Vella has won the race for the 68th District over incumbent Republican John Cabello by just 239 votes.

Winnebago County added 2,211 votes Tuesday, while Rockford added 197 to its count on the final day votes could be counted.

The total vote count is 26,770 to 26,531 in favor of Vella. […]

We have been told by both the Winnebago County Clerk and the Rockford Board of Elections that the final count is now official.

Cabello said he is considering asking for a recount.

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 3:06 pm

Comments

Cabello, Wehrli, and Skillicorn…

The General Assembly is making a turn for the better.

That “Magnificent Seven” is losing steam?

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 3:12 pm
This is an up day.

Comment by Norseman Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 3:13 pm
“That “Magnificent Seven” is losing steam?” - Oswego Willy

CHOO…CHoo…choo…who?

Comment by Dotnonymous Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 3:16 pm
Not bad for MJM/DPI, to have a “bad” 2020 election and lose only one net House seat. Now we await MJM’s fate as Speaker, but his party is well-set up for the next two years.

Comment by Grandson of Man Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 3:18 pm
I would have endorsed Cabello’s “lawmaker bodycam” idea if it meant I could watch him lose in real time.

Comment by Leigh John-Ella Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 3:20 pm
– but his party is well-set up for the next two years –

This was ever in doubt? Seriously, ya’ll sound ridiculous.

Comment by JB13 Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 3:24 pm
Griffin’s pick for Gov

Skillicorn for LG

DeVore for AG

Cabello for SoS

Ives for Treasurer

Maybe “Slip and Sue” for Comptroller(?)

That “dream ticket” is shaping up nicely

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 3:26 pm
Good riddance Cabello, Wehrli and Skillicorn. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.

Comment by Chicago Cynic Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 3:34 pm
Cabello, Skillicorn, McSweeney gone. Bailey sent across the capitol. Talk about addition by subtraction for the HGOP.

Comment by addition by subtraction Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 3:35 pm
Forgot about McSweeney.

Bailey in the Senate caucus will be… interesting

Durkin foiling the coup, wondering if the coup conspirators seem a bit out of sorts.

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 3:37 pm
Didn’t realize he was behind in the votes. Was he considered “vulnerable” or is this an upset?

Comment by Imaginary brass rings Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 3:38 pm
Glad to hear it.

Comment by Lunchbox Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 3:52 pm
Madigan should get another term solely for getting rid of Cabello, Wherli, and Skillcorn.

Comment by drama mama Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 3:56 pm
Eventually, the ILGOP will get tired of being a superminority and start letting mature adults run the show again. Until then, the show will go on! (Minus a few actors, that is.)

Comment by The Ford Lawyer Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 4:16 pm
The real winner this election is Durkin. He’s getting rid of McSweeney, Skillicorn, Cabello, Werhli, and Bailey. The caucus just shifted to the middle a bit (not much).

Comment by southsider Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 4:31 pm
The big winner here is Madigan. I would have to believe Zeke Giorgi’s grandson will be a hell yes for Madigan as Speaker.

Comment by Can I say Speaker Madigan again? Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 5:03 pm
==The big winner here is Madigan. I would have to believe Zeke Giorgi’s grandson will be a hell yes for Madigan as Speaker.==

After Maurice West’s Oct. 23 announcement that he would not vote for Madigan as Speaker, if Madigan hangs on, could West find himself remapped into Vella’s district? While West’s current district, while staying solid D, is open for a new candidate.

https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/23/rep-maurice-west-will-not-vote-to-reelect-speaker-madigan/

Comment by State Employee Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 5:36 pm
- Irma -

Going all Trumpy… “little Marco”, “popularity”, “win”

Cabello lost.

Wehrli, Cabello, Skillicorn, the General Assembly is better off.

Skillicorn liked to be called the “Magnificent Seven”

:)

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 7:20 pm
===Who gets so excited about losing===

It’s a rebirth of a party, a chance to grow a party.

The foolish thinking that Cabello is the future of saving the party that’s not smart politics.

That’s worth celebrating

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 7:32 pm
-rebirth-

Yelling about Bruce Rauner.

Comment by Glenview Park Distict Farm Worker Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 8:57 pm
=== Yelling about Bruce Rauner.===

Cautionary tales end with loss.

I give you Cabello, Wehrli, and Skillicorn.

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 9:00 pm
Fair Tax bei g defeated was the all that mattered this election. Dems and Reps are generally bad in Illinois, so doesn’t matter much either way.

Comment by Rinconcito Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 9:59 pm
- a chance to grow a party-

From the lint of Mike Madigan.

Comment by Dan Ryan Expressway Walker Tuesday, Nov 17, 20 @ 10:48 pm