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Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White makes his entrance before taking the oath of office as Illinois’ Secretary of State Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Springfield Ill.

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Politics

Six candidates battle for Illinois Secretary of State seat

By  Isabelle Earl
   

Four Democrats and two Republicans candidates are vying to replace Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, who’s retiring after six terms in office.

Reset gets the latest on this race before the Illinois primary kicks off June 28.

GUESTS: Amanda Vinicky, WTTW political correspondent of Chicago Tonight

Paris Schutz, WTTW political correspondent and co-anchor of Chicago Tonight

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