Tim Daniell places his marked ballot in the voting machine with help from election judge Frank Rawetzki.

Tim Daniell places his marked ballot in the voting machine with help from election judge Frank Rawetzki at Dupage County on June 28, 2022. | Manuel Martinez

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Voter Tim Daniell casts his ballot at DuPage county polling place on June 28, 2022.

Voter Tim Daniell casts his ballot at DuPage county polling place on June 28, 2022. | Manuel Martinez

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Voters are casting their ballots with proper distancing at a DuPage county polling place on June 28, 2022.

Voters are casting their ballots with proper distancing at a DuPage county polling place on June 28, 2022. | Manuel Martinez

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Election judge Connie Parsons helps first time voter Amalia Daniell with her ballot.

Election judge Connie Parsons helps first time voter Amalia Daniell with her ballot at DuPage county on June 28, 2022. | Mauel Martinez

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Bethany Tabailloucx casts her vote.

Bethany Tabailloucx casts her vote at DuPage county on June 28, 2022. | Manuel Martinez

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Voter holds up an 'I Voted' sticker

A voter holds up an ‘I Voted’ sticker they received after casting a ballot on June 28, 2022. | Manuel Martinez

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A voter holds up a ballot with voting instructions at DuPage county on June 28, 2022.

A voter holds up a ballot with voting instructions at DuPage county on June 28, 2022. | Manuel Martinez

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Tim Daniell places his marked ballot in the voting machine with help from election judge Frank Rawetzki.

Voter Tim Daniell casts his ballot at DuPage county polling place on June 28, 2022.

Voters are casting their ballots with proper distancing at a DuPage county polling place on June 28, 2022.

Election judge Connie Parsons helps first time voter Amalia Daniell with her ballot.

Bethany Tabailloucx casts her vote.

Voter holds up an 'I Voted' sticker

A voter holds up a ballot with voting instructions at DuPage county on June 28, 2022.

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Illinois voters head to the polls for today's primary

By Manuel Martinez

Voters throughout Illinois are heading to polling places to decide which Republicans and Democrats will advance to the November general election.

One of the most watched races is the GOP primary for governor, which could indicate how far right local Republicans are shifting. Among the frontrunners are state Sen. Darren Bailey, who is endorsed by former President Donald Trump, and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, whose campaign has received $50 million from hedge fund billionaire Kenneth Griffin.

Amid worries about low voter turnout, Illinoisans have been lining up at polling places since 6 a.m. and will continue to trickle in until 7 p.m. today. Here are some images of voters from at DuPage County Fairgrounds, Chicago’s Chinatown library branch and Highland Park.

Voters leave a polling place in Highland Park.

Voters cast their ballots at Chicago's Chinatown library branch in Tuesday's primary election. — Voters cast their ballots at Chicago’s Chinatown library branch in Tuesday’s primary election.

Illinois voters cast their votes Tuesday in the state's primary election, which will determine who is on the ballot in November. — Illinois voters cast their votes Tuesday in the state’s primary election, which will determine who is on the ballot in November.

Voters cast their ballots at Chicago’s Chinatown library branch in Tuesday’s primary election.

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