Not Many Competitive Races Shaping Up for Apr. 1 Consolidated Election
By Benjamin Cox on November 19, 2024 at 7:52am
UPDATE 2PM: Some additions to the Triopia and Franklin school Board races came in late yesterday. Natalie Prince is an incumbent and will seek reelection in Franklin. Incumbent James Beck also filed for reelection in Triopia. Yesterday was the end of the filing period for municipal elections in the state for the April 1st consolidated […]
Filing Period for April 2025 Consolidated Elections Wraps Up Today
By Benjamin Cox on November 18, 2024 at 8:32am
Today is the final day for nomination petitions to be turned in for the April 2025 Consolidated Elections. Voters will have candidates for mayor and/or village president, village and/or city clerk, village and/or city clerk, and likely half of their public bodies for city council, board of trustees, and school board. Townships will also have […]
Langfelder Says “Misinformation” In Lesko Proposal to Merge Sangamon Clerk & Recorder Offices
By Benjamin Cox on November 4, 2024 at 4:08pm
The incumbent Sangamon County Recorder has taken issue with his opponent’s recent proposal to consolidate the office with the Sangamon County Clerk’s Office. Incumbent Democrat Josh Langfelder issued a statement Friday saying that his Republican challenger Frank Lesko’s proposal to consolidate the two offices is sharing misinformation. Langfelder says that Recorder’s Office is a fee-generating […]
Ashland Retiree Is Official Write-In Candidate Taking on Miller in 15th Congressional District
By Benjamin Cox on October 1, 2024 at 6:12am
A retiree from Ashland is taking on incumbent Republican 15th District Congresswoman Mary Miller as an official write-in candidate in the November General Election. 70-year old William Bonnett of Ashland told the Alton Telegraph this week he is running as a “volunteer” Democrat during this election cycle as a write-in for the seat in the […]
Capitol News Illinois: At Least Two West Central IL Counties Among 15 Who Had Unsecure Voter Info on the Internet
By Benjamin Cox on September 18, 2024 at 9:20am
Reprinted by permission of Capitol News Illinois: Experts say oversight could affect personal data security but not election integrity By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Around 4.6 million records associated with Illinoisans in over a dozen counties – including voting records, registrations and death certificates – were temporarily available on the open internet, according to a […]
Three Area Counties Voting on Illinois Separation Referendum in November
By Benjamin Cox on September 3, 2024 at 8:02am
Three area counties are among 7 that will vote on whether or not Illinois should be split in two. Illinois Separation, the main organization pushing the ballot initiative announced that Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Madison, Clinton, Perry, and Iroquois will vote on the issue of downstate separation on the November General Election ballot. The initiative received […]
Libertarians, Greens Removed from November Ballot After Challenges Upheld
By Benjamin Cox on August 27, 2024 at 5:50am
There will be less choices for president and one less candidate on the ballot in the 13th Congressional District in November. The Illinois State Board of Elections voted on Friday morning to remove Green Party Candidate Chibu Asonye from the ballot for the 13th District race. The Illinois State Board of Elections Electoral Board met […]
Circulation of Petitions for April Municipal Elections Begins Tuesday
By Benjamin Cox on August 19, 2024 at 11:57am
Jacksonville citizens interested in running for citywide office can begin to circulate petitions starting tomorrow. The 2025 April Consolidated election will have the following offices up for election: Mayor: Andy EzardCity Clerk: Angela SalyerCity Treasurer: Beth HopkinsWard 1 Alderman: Darcella SpeedWard 2 Alderman: Lori Large-OldenettelWard 3 Alderman: Kent Hannant, Jr.Ward 4 Alderman: Brett HenryWard 5 […]
Ballot Challenges in Illinois 13th Congressional District, Presidential Race Filed
By Benjamin Cox on July 5, 2024 at 6:49am
The Illinois State Board of Elections received a large number of ballot access challenges on Monday. Online records from the board of elections show that a Springfield resident, and donor to Democratic incumbent Nikki Budzinski has filed a challenge to 13th District Green Party candidate Chibu Asonye. The State Journal-Register reports that Carolyn Cochran Kopel, […]
2024 March Primary: A Capsule of the Contested Races in the Area
By Benjamin Cox on March 19, 2024 at 6:55am
Polls opened at 6 o’clock this morning throughout the state for the primary election. Compared to the 2020 primary election, this one looks to be more tailored to countywide offices rather than the national stage. Federal At the federal level, it appears that both parties are going to have a rematch of Donald Trump and […]