Bassi, a Rolling Meadows resident, captured nearly 45 percent of Republican primary votes Tuesday while defeating two challengers -- Palatine residents Warren Kostka and Pat Sutarik -- for the Republican nomination for the legislative seat. No candidates filed for the Democratic nomination.

"This was a tough campaign," Bassi said. "I am truly honored with all the support and backing I've received. Now it's time to move forward; we've got to focus on the budget.

"We've presented some ideas and cuts to the governor," Bassi added. "Hopefully, he does something with it."

Bassi said she primarily focused on her experience and voting record early in the campaign, but as she listened to voters, the focus shifted to jobs and taxes.