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The population distribution has lead Illinois to lean politically to the left in most recent non-local elections.  Many consider Illinois to be a liberal stronghold, especially in regard to presidential elections.

The population distribution has lead Illinois to lean politically to the left in most recent non-local elections.  Many consider Illinois to be a liberal stronghold, especially in regard to presidential elections.

Currently, Illinois has a Democratic governor, [[Rod Blagojevich]], but has elected Republican governors in the recent past.

Currently, Illinois has a Democratic governor, [[Rod Blagojevich]], but has elected Republican governors in the recent past, such as George Ryan, who controversially emptied the state's death row..

[[Category:US state]]

[[Category:US state]]