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Democratic candidate for Illinois House in 5th District: Kenneth ‘Ken’ Dunkin

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Kenneth “Ken” Dunkin, Democratic primary candidate for Illinois House, 5th District. | Rich Hein / Sun-Times file

Complete coverage of the local and national primary and general election, including results, analysis and voter resources to keep Chicago voters informed.

Kenneth “Ken” Dunkin declined to participate in the Sun-Times endorsement process.

Kenneth Dunkin

Running for: Illinois House of Representatives 5th district

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