Tax question looms over Illinois governor’s race

Published June 1, 2014 5:23pm ET



SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The end of Illinois lawmakers’ spring session leaves Gov. Pat Quinn pursuing re-election in a position he wasn’t seeking: Without the money he says is necessary to avoid deep budget cuts, teacher layoffs and higher property taxes, but not having to sign off on an income tax increase before the November vote.

The situation, with Democrats likely to seek new revenues after the election, sets up a summer of tough campaigning between Quinn and Republican Bruce Rauner in a race that is expected to be one of the most expensive and competitive nationwide.

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