- Richard A. Chapman/Sun-Times
- Governor Pat Quinn, who favors spending on education and social programs, is facing a tough reelection challenge from Republican Bruce Rauner with big implications for Chicago/
Which matters more for Chicago—the mayoral election next February, or the gubernatorial election this November?
And Chicagoans will have much to say about the outcome of the governor’s race. In 2010, state senator Bill Brady beat Quinn in 99 of the state’s 102 counties. But Quinn edged Brady by 32,000 votes—out of 3.4 million—because he rolled up such a big advantage in Cook County, and especially in Chicago, where he prevailed by 400,000. This year’s race is expected to be tight again. An April poll by Rasmussen Reports had Rauner leading Quinn 43 percent to 40 percent.
