Article snippet: In one of ABC News’ “18 for '18” races, the fight for the identity of the Bernie Sanders, EMILY's List and a handful of labor groups. Money has dominated the high-profile gubernatorial primaries in the state — over $160 million has been spent already on the Republican and Democratic sides. Gov. Bruce Rauner, likely the most vulnerable GOP incumbent governor in the nation, has been dogged by a budget crisis and sagging approval ratings. J.B. Pritzker, the heir to the Hyatt Hotel fortune, has emerged as the front-runner on the Democratic side, setting up a multi-million versus billionaire battle that could be the most expensive gubernatorial race of the cycle. Democrats are also sorting out primaries in a number of congressional districts both in the Chicago suburbs and downstate that are expected to be competitive come November. In a continuation of a national trend emerging in 2018, female candidates have emerged as contenders in congressional races across the state, a sign that the 'pink wave' may continue its rise Tuesday night. Here are five things to watch ahead of Tuesday night’s competitive primaries: IL-03: Blue Dog Democrat fights for his political life in Dem proxy war As Democrats look to take back the House in 2018, the party is still grappling with internal divisions between its more progressive and centrist wings. No race highlights the divisions within the party more than Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District. Seven-term incumbent D... Link to the full article to read more