For the first time in eight years, the state's most Republican House district has a contest.
The GOP primary for the 105th District seat pits third-term incumbent Shane Cultra, an Onarga businessman, against a political newcomer, Champaign firefighter and Unit 4 school board President Dave Tomlinson. Whoever wins will likely be unopposed in November, as there are no Democratic primary candidates.
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