The surprise decision last year by Attorney General Lisa Madigan, the speaker’s daughter, not to seek re-election fueled Democrats’ scramble to run for the seat — a significant political plum that’s been largely out of reach for hopefuls in both parties while Madigan held the office. Raoul emerged from the crowded Democratic primary by defeating former Gov. Pat Quinn and others. Harold got into the race before Madigan announced her decision and easily won her primary.