While enthusiasm is high for many voters around the Chicago area, the presidential election could come down to several key states, including nearby Wisconsin. NBC Chicago’s Courtney Sisk reports.
While many Illinois and Wisconsin races have already been called in the 2024 election, several key battles remain unresolved.
Highlighting that list is a top of the ballot race in Wisconsin, where the Senate race has yet to be called with more than 90% of precincts reporting.
In Illinois, several state House races are also still ongoing, with one race separated by fewer than 100 votes.
Here are the races that have yet to be called.
Wisconsin – U.S. Senate
The state’s U.S. Senate seat could also change hands, as Republican challenger Eric Hovde leads Sen. Tammy Baldwin by just over 55,000 votes, with 93% of precincts reporting.
The state was seen as a potential battleground for Republicans seeking to regain control of the Senate, which they are projected to do via victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Election Night.
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Indiana U.S. House 1st District
Republicans were hoping to pick up a House seat in northwest Indiana, but incumbent Rep. Frank Mrvan leads Randy Niemeyer by approximately 26,000 votes, with 80% of precincts reporting.
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Chicago School Board 1st District
Few seats remain undecided in Chicago’s first ever election for school board, but one tight race exists in the first district, where Jennifer Custer leads Michelle Pierre by just under 2,000 votes with 148 of 151 precincts reporting.
Illinois House 47
According to the Associated Press, incumbent Republican Rep. Amy Grant holds a lead of exactly 500 votes over Jackie Williamson with 100% of precincts reporting, with a recount possible in the district.
Illinois House 76
According to the AP, the race to replace incumbent Rep. Lance Yednock is coming down to the wire, with Amy Briel leading Liz Bishop by 651 votes, with 61% of precincts reporting.
Illinois House 91
According to the AP, incumbent Democratic Rep. Sharon Chung leads Desi Anderson by a mere 69 votes with 65% of precincts reporting.
