
The victories put new leaders in charge of policy – and raise a harder question for the political establishment: whose judgment about viable candidates deserves to be trusted?
Latest reporting from the Elections desk.

The victories put new leaders in charge of policy – and raise a harder question for the political establishment: whose judgment about viable candidates deserves to be trusted?

Elections
19th Judicial Circuit Judge James K. Booras has retained his seat following the Nov. 3 retention vote in Lake County, according to election results posted by the Lake County Clerk.

Elections
Democrat Sandy Hart won the Lake County treasurer race over Republican David Peñaherrera, taking about 66% of the unofficial vote, according to results tabulated by the Associated Press with all precincts reporting.
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