Updated: March 21, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Romney wins Illinois Republican Primary (23 images)
Romney won the industrial Midwest state of Illinois Tuesday night with 46.7 percent of the vote, compared with Santorum's 35 percent, with 99 percent of the vote counted.
Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney laughs as he shakes hands with supporters after speaking at an election night party on March 20, 2012 in Schaumburg, Illinois. Romney defeated Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul to win the Illinois Republican primary. UPI/Brian Kersey
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Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney kisses his wife Ann at an election night party on March 20, 2012 in Schaumburg, Illinois. Romney defeated Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul to win the Illinois Republican primary. UPI/Brian Kersey
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Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney (R) and his wife Ann wave to supporters at an election night party on March 20, 2012 in Schaumburg, Illinois. Romney defeated Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul to win the Illinois Republican primary. UPI/Brian Kersey
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Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney holds a baby as he greets supporters at an election night party on March 20, 2012 in Schaumburg, Illinois. Romney defeated Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul to win the Illinois Republican primary. UPI/Brian Kersey
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