Illinois State Senator Gary Forby (d-59th)
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Fowler defeats Forby by wide margin in District 59 state Senate race
Republican Dale Fowler soundly defeated state Sen. Gary Forby (D-Benton) in District 59 — unseating an incumbent who served for over 12 years — with an agenda that focused on term limits, education and jobs.
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Fowler blasts opponent for supporting education bill many call a bailout for Chicago Public Schools
Illinois State Sen. Gary Forby (D-Benton) is facing criticism from his Republican opponent for the Senate seat, Harrisburg Mayor Dale Fowler, following his support of an education funding formula linking funding for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to downstate schools.