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48th Senate District preview: Turner faces former seatmate Lesko in swing district

Two former Springfield City Council members on ballot

48th Senate District preview: Turner faces former seatmate Lesko in swing district
Republican Frank Lesko and Democrat Doris Turner are vying for a 48th Senate District seat. (Lesko photo provided; Turner photo by Jerry Nowicki, Capitol News Illinois)

MOORE'S SUMMARY: In 2022, Sen. Doris Turner emerged from the most expensive Illinois legislative race in history with a 1,400-vote victory over then-state Rep. Sandy Hamilton, R-Springfield. Four years later, the Springfield Democrat is in another tight race, this time against her former seatmate on the Springfield City Council, Republican Frank Lesko.