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WATCH: Chicago Sun-Times co-hosts Democratic attorney general debate

By Alexandra Arriaga

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Today, the Chicago Sun-Times is co-hosting a debate among all eight Democrats campaigning for their party’s nomination as Illinois attorney general.

Having trouble viewing the livestream? Click here.

The forum will be livestreamed here from 2 to 4 p.m. in partnership with Cards Against Humanity, the 2nd Ward Democrats and the 43rd Ward Democrats.

Veteran Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell and political reporter Tina Sfondeles of the Sun-Times will ask questions of the candidates; the debate is being moderated by Justin Kaufmann, host of The Download on WGN Radio.

Read about the backgrounds and positions of the Democratic candidates for Illinois attorney general

Aaron Goldstein

Renato Mariotti

Bookmark the Sun-Times 2018 Illinois Primary Voting Guide.

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