Facing only nominal opposition from Oswego businessman James Marter in Tuesday's primary, Kirk had the luxury of making only sporadic campaign-related public appearances and did not debate his opponent factors that will change for the general election.
Date: Mar 16, 2016
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Illinois' closely watched US Senate race to be set Tuesday
Kirk, of Highland Park, faces a primary challenge from Oswego businessman James Marter, a lesser-known candidate who has presented himself as the more conservative option. He has criticized Kirk for saying President Barack Obama has the right to nominate a replacement for the late U.S. Supreme Court
Date: Mar 15, 2016
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Tweet Accuses Double-Amputee Congresswoman With Purple Heart of 'Not Standing Up' for Vets
Duckworth is one of the Democratic candidates vying to challenge for the seat of Sen. Mark Kirk, a Republican who is facing James Marter in their party's primary. The primaries are being held next Tuesday.
Date: Mar 08, 2016
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Democrats vying for US Senate talk up experience, background
Sen. Mark Kirk, who's seeking his second term and is considered a heavy favorite to win a GOP primary against businessman James Marter. Democrats nationally see Kirk as one of the GOP's most vulnerable incumbents, and Illinois as key to their strategy to pick up seats and possibly win back control
James Marter (1958-1962), Peggy Smith (1964-1966), Andrew Hale (2001-2005), Annette Masteller (1957-1961), Karen Nostdahl (1967-1971), Michael Evenson (1965-1969)