Jim Oberweis

With 87 percent of the votes counted Tuesday night, state Sen. Jim Oberweis held more than a 3-percentage point lead over his nearest competitor in the Republic primary for the 14^th Congressional District.

Oberweis had 36.7 percent of the vote to fellow state Sen. Sue Rezin’s 33.3 percent.

Business developer Catalina Lauf had 30 percent of the vote in the seven-person race.

The winner will face incumbent Lauren Underwood in the General Election.