Gaffney remaining on ballot
January 24, 2012 1:42PM
Updated: February 27, 2012 8:45AM
Despite an objection filed against Incumbent Kent Gaffney by David McSweeney, a candidate running for state representative in the 52nd district, the Illinois State Board of Elections ruled Tuesday Gaffney will remain on the ballot for the March 20 primary.
Gaffney issued a press release calling for McSweeney to drop out of the race while McSweeney issued a release saying he will appeal the decision.McSweeney has alleged Gaffney used paid government staffers to circulate his petitions.
— Stephanie Kohl
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