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Topinka Wins IL GOP Treasurer Nomination
CHICAGO (AP) -- Former Illinois state Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka has won the Republican nomination for comptroller.

Topinka had 313,000 votes, or 59 percent, with 81 percent of precincts reporting. William Kelly trailed with 117,000 votes, or 22 percent.

Dan Hynes is the comptroller now, but he's running for governor.

Topinka was a three-term state treasurer who lost a race for governor in 2006 to Rod Blagojevich.

Democrats seeking the treasurer's nomination are former deputy treasurer Raja Krishnamoorthi, attorney Clinton Krislov and state Rep. David Miller.

Miller and Krishnamoorthi were in a dead heat with 81 percent of precincts reporting.

The comptroller maintains the state's accounts, signing checks to employees and paying bills. The office also has a role in regulating cemeteries.

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02 02 10 by Newsroom
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