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Decision 2022

Only one contested race in Douglas County primary

TUSCOLA -- There will only be one contested race in Douglas County's primary on June 28. Incumbent James Mikeworth will be taking on Ed Carlton in the District 6 primary. Both candidates are Republicans. The primary would have been over last month, but would change due to redistricting and U.S. Census complications. A vote by the Illinois General Assembly would move the primary to June 28. This only applies to the 2022 primary, then it reverts back to March in […]

todayApril 5, 2022 23

people voting in an election

Decision 2022

Candidates file for office in county primary election

HILLSBORO -- Candidate filing for Montgomery County's established parties has concluded as of Monday evening for the June 28 primary election. County offices to be nominated for the Democratic and Republican parties are a two-year term for circuit clerk and four-year terms for sheriff, county clerk, and Regional Superintendent of Schools. Also at stake are the 14 seats across seven county board districts, with terms to be determined in December. The following have filed petitions with County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser: […]

todayMarch 15, 2022 31

Illinois Montgomery

Decision 2022

Montgomery County voters missing voter ID cards

County clerk advises voters to contact her office

HILLSBORO -- All registered voters should have received their new voter registration cards in the mail. "Of the 16,811 cards we mailed out on January 14, over 1,200 were returned," states County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser. "[The Postal Service returned them] because they were undeliverable as addressed." Voters who did not receive their new voter card should contact the County Clerk's office as soon as possible. This is in order to avoid any potential issues voting in the June 28 primary […]

todayJanuary 28, 2022 4

Tom Demmer

Capitol News Illinois

Demmer joins the race for state treasurer’s office

Deputy minority leader in Illinois House seeks to unseat two-time Democratic incumbent

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) announced he will run for state treasurer on Tuesday. If he wins the Republican Party nomination, he likely would face two-term incumbent Mike Frerichs, who is seeking reelection. In Tuesday’s announcement, Demmer pledged to oppose tax increases and bring greater transparency to state spending. “Unfortunately, in Springfield right now, the politicians’ answer to every problem is higher taxes and more spending,” Demmer said in a statement. “We know Springfield politicians […]

todayJanuary 12, 2022 7

John Thune

Decision 2022

South Dakota Sen. John Thune announces run for re-election

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Sen. John Thune announced Saturday that he would run for re-election in 2022 in South Dakota, setting the Senate Republican whip to possibly serve as the successor to Republican leader Mitch McConnell. "South Dakota is the best state in the nation in which to live, work, and raise a family, and I've been continually humbled by the support and trust its people have afforded me over the years," Thune said in a statement. "I've always promised that […]

todayJanuary 9, 2022 2

Poggenpohl

Decision 2022

Poggenpohl seeks to serve remainder of term

Special election for Christian County State's Attorney set for 2022

TAYLORVILLE -- The resignation of Christian County State's Attorney Mike Havera leaves the position wide open for the special election in 2022. Wes Poggenpohl was brought into the office by Havera to get used to day-to-day operations and to make a smooth transition. Wes was appointed December 21 by the Christian County Board to fill the Havera vacancy. He was sworn in on December 31 by Judge Brad Paisley, according to the Breeze-Courier in Taylorville. In a press release Thursday […]

todayJanuary 6, 2022 45

John Milhiser Illinois Secretary of State

Decision 2022

Second Republican runs for Illinois Secretary of State

SPRINGFIELD – A former federal and Springfield-area prosecutor is the latest candidate for Illinois Secretary of State. John Milhiser describes himself in a news release as having a “commitment to justice and public service” describing himself as both a successful federal and Sangamon County prosecutor. He says he’s not a career politician despite having run for office before. However, he wants to help “restore faith in state government and our leaders,” claiming the “culture of corruption” still exists in Springfield. […]

todayJanuary 6, 2022 29

Illinois Pritzker legislative maps

Capitol News Illinois

Pritzker signs revised state legislative maps

Challenges likely in both state and federal courts

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Despite opposition from Republicans as well as reform groups, Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law the revised state legislative district maps that lawmakers passed in August, opening the door to almost certain court challenges. “These legislative maps align with the landmark Voting Rights Act and will help ensure Illinois’ diversity is reflected in the halls of government,” Pritzker said in a statement. But not everyone agrees that the maps do reflect the state’s […]

todaySeptember 24, 2021 13

Illinois Dan McConchie

Capitol News Illinois

Illinois lawmakers schedule Aug. 31 session to redraw legislative maps in light of census data

Republicans say the matter should go to a bipartisan commission

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Lawmakers will head back to the Capitol on Tuesday, Aug. 31, to consider changes to the legislative maps that Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law earlier this year. Those maps – which set the new boundaries for the 118 state House and 59 state Senate districts for the next decade – were passed based on survey data in May, as the full U.S. Census block-level numbers were not made available until Aug. 12. The release […]

todayAugust 21, 2021 11

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