Howlett was prepared to run for re-election in 1976, but was encouraged by Cook County Democrats to challenge incumbent Governor Dan Walker for the Democratic nomination in 1976.
Simon lost the Democratic gubernatorial nomination to Daniel Walker, while Hartigan beat Walker's hand-picked running mate, Carbondale, Ill., Mayor Neal Eckert.
Victor R. de Grazia was best known as the campaign manager and deputy governor to Illinois Governor Daniel Walker.
The election of Democrat Dan Walker as Governor the following year ended Cellini's career in state government.
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