House Speaker Mike Madigan’s preferred candidate in the 96th House District appears to have barely escaped with a win.
Sue Scherer holds just a 70-vote lead over Winston Taylor in the district which includes Springfield’s east side, along with parts of Macon and Christian Counties.
Springfield Alderman Sam Cahnman finished a distant third. If the numbers hold up, Scherer will face Rochester businessman Dennis Shackelford, who won the Republican nomination in the 96th District.