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Republicans and supporters, including Rita Heuel, left, and Theresa Fronczak, both of Crystal Lake, applaud as Lindsey Graham is projected as winner during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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From left: Tyler Wilke talks with Heidi and Mike Buehler and Diane Evertsen during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Mike Buehler, from left, looks over results with Mike Shorten, as Tracie Von Bergen talks with Tyler Wilke during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Mike Buehler talks with supporters during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Mike Buehler, left, looks over results with son Jackson, 17, during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Republicans and supporters socialize during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Mike Buehler, center, looks over results on his phone with wife Heidi, left, and son Jackson, 17, right, during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Theresa Fronczak of Crystal Lake reacts as results come in during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Republicans and supporters watch as results come in during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Mike Buehler talks with Orville Brettman, right, during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Mike Shorten looks up at the overhead televisions to see results as they come in during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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John Reinert laughs as he talks with colleagues during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Tyler Wilke socializes with colleagues during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Mike Buehler, left, looks over results with Mike Shorten, right, during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Diane Evertsen and Orville Brettman watch as results come in during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Republicans and supporters watch as results come in during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Shannon Teresi watches as results come in on the overhead televisions during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Mike Buehler, left, talks with supporter Brian Winter during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Mike Buehler, left, looks over results with Karen Tirio, right, during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Orville Brettman talks with friends during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)
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Mike Buehler, left, talks with supporter Brian Winter during an election night watch party for local republicans at Niko's Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Woodstock. (Matthew Apgar)