Keep in mind that there were Senate races in 2020 where The Democrat received the seat, but the Republican likely actually got more legitimate votes.
Democrat squeeze grows: Poll show close governor's race in traditionally blue Illinois https://justthenews.com/nation/stat...k-hits-poll-has-illinois-governors-race-close Republican Darren Bailey has moved into a virtual tie with Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker in the race for Illinois' chief executive.