Budzinski, Wilson to face off in general election for Illinois’ 13th congressional district - IPM Newsroom
CHAMPAIGN – Democratic incumbent Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and Republican Champaign County Board Member Jeff Wilson will face off in November for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District seat, which spans from Champaign County to the Metro East. The Associated Press called the primary races Tuesday night.
Budzinski defeated political newcomer and Army veteran Dylan Blaha in the Democratic primary, and Wilson defeated Army veteran Joshua Loyd in the Republican primary.
As of Tuesday at 11:09 p.m., with 87% of results in for the Democratic primary and 96% reporting for the Republican primary, Budzinski leads with 76% of the vote and Wilson leads with 67%.
Budzinski is seeking a third term in Congress. Wilson, a Navy veteran and nuclear engineer, is running to support President Donald Trump and his America First policies, according to his campaign website.
“Now’s the time for us to band together and fight together to get this district in our favor, to win it back for us,” Wilson said in …