Column: Plot thickens in campaign to succeed late state senator – Champaign News-Gazette

Jim Dey: "It has the making of an intra-party showdown, although (Cunningham Township Supervisor Danielle) Chynoweth scoffed at that possibility. 'With all due respect to everyone lining up for the Senate seat, there is no contest in this case,' Chynoweth wrote. She touted her longtime political ally’s legislative skills and even said (State Rep. Carol) Ammons’ status as a Black woman is an advantage because it would 'diversify a very White male Senate.'"