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Republican Gubernatorial Primary Debate

On Thursday, January 14, candidates seeking the Republican nomination for the office of Governor of the State of Illinois participated in a debate in the studios of Illinois Public Media on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Robert Rich from the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois and Tom Rogers from Illinois Public Media questioned the panel of candidates while Illinois Public Media's John Paul moderated the discussion.

Republican candidates are Adam Andrzejewski, State Senator Bill Brady, State Senator Kirk Dillard, Dan Proft, and ~~Bob Schillerstrom~~ who has since removed himself from candidacy. Candidates Andy McKennaand Jim Ryan were invited, but declined to appear due to a scheduling conflict.

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