Democrats pick Drake to challenge Wright

Sangamon County Democrats have named Springfield attorney Mike Drake, 59, as their candidate for state’s attorney.If he collects the needed 265 signatures by June 1, he will be on the Nov. 3 ballot against GOP State’s Attorney Dan Wright, who was appointed to his job in October 2018 and is seeking a four-year term.Wright , 41, replaced GOP state’s attorney John Milhiser, who was appointed by President Donald Trump to be U.S. attorney for the Central […]