Former U.S. Attorney for Central Illinois John Milhiser, left, and Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington), right, are running in the Republican primary for Secretary of State. [Milhiser and Brady websites] 

Modernizing and improving the public’s interactions with the Secretary of State’s office is the top priority for Republicans John Milhiser and Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) in their bids to replace Jesse White after over two decades of service.