West Deerfield Township Supervisor Julie Morrison has officially won the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring 29th District state Sen. Susan Garrett (D-Lake Forest).

At 8 p.m. 50 of 72 precincts had reported in Cook County with Morrison leading with 88 percent of the vote. In Lake County, 68 of 69 precincts have reported, with 86 percent in favor of Morrison.

Julie Morrison is a Democrat running in the Illinois state Senate 29th District.

The candidate was contacted by Patch but she did not provide more information.

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