The Illinois Capitol    

Petition filing wrapped up on Monday, setting the stage for several General Assembly races to go straight to November’s general election, though many races are unlikely to be competitive as they feature Republicans running for seats in Chicago, candidates attempting to take down deeply entrenched lawmakers or districts that heavily favor one party.   

The end of filing also cleared the way for 54 candidates to likely cruise to new terms in the General Assembly after no opponents filed to challenge them, though local parties can appoint a general election opponent for the race later.