Laesch-Foster Dogfight in IL-14

In the other big election tonight, John Laesch and Bill Foster are in a dogfight to win the Democratic nomination for the 03/08/08 IL-14 special election to replace Dennis Hastert.  With 44% percent of the vote counted, Foster is leading 50% to 43%.  Results here:

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Meanwhile, netroots candidate Mark Pera has, unfortunately, lost to incumbent Daniel Lipinski in what looks like a blowout -- a greater than 2-1 margin.  Primaries against entrenched incumbents are generally uphill battles, and it looks like this hill was just too steep.  Results here:

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