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Posted: Friday, 03 July 2009 11:00AM
DuPage prosecutor runs for Ill. AG
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - DuPage County State's Attorney Joseph Birkett is running for Illinois attorney general.
Birkett said Thursday that he considered running for governor but decided on attorney general instead. In a video announcement, Birkett says he wants to remain a prosecutor.
Birkett says his goals include fighting public corruption and gang violence.
The Republican lost the 2002 race for attorney general to Lisa Madigan, who is not expected to seek re-election next year. Birkett also was the GOP candidate for lieutenant governor in 2006.
Birkett has been state's attorney since 1996.
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