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Richard Irvin is the Mayor of Aurora and is also running for Governor of Illinois on the Republican ticket, along with his running mate, State Representative Avery Bourne.
The leading candidates, most notably Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin marked the day with "kick off" events.
The primary election season kicked into high gear Monday with Republican gubernatorial hopefuls filing petitions for what will be a bruising race and a number of candidates submitting paperwork to run for outgoing Secretary of State Jesse White's seat.
Two high-profile candidates for Illinois governor, JB Pritzker and Richard Irvin, held events in Springfield on Monday to begin their campaigns.
Monday was the first day candidates in the June 28 primary election could file for a spot on the ballot.