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Lawmaker Charged with Bribery Wins Illinois Primary

Rep. Derrick Smith, who was charged with bribery a week ago, won decisively in Tuesday's primary, the first election under a newly drawn map that shook up House and Senate seats from the city to the suburbs.

Rep. Derrick Smith, who was charged with bribery a week ago, won decisively in Tuesday's primary, the first election under a newly drawn map that shook up House and Senate seats from the city to the suburbs.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.