Durbin to Retire
By Gary Scott on April 23, 2025 at 1:13pm
Illinois’ senior senator is done after his term expires next year. Dick Durbin says he will not seek re-election in 2026, and is ready to pass the torch. Durbin has been a leading democrat in the US Senate, for five terms. Before that, he defeated PaulFindley for a seat in congress that included Jacksonville at […]
A Former nurse says She will Challenge Mary Miller
By Gary Scott on April 7, 2025 at 5:50am
A former nurse from Edwardsville has declared as a candidate for 15th district congressman. 55-year-old Jennifer Todd tells the Jacksonville Journal Courier that she will run as a democrat next spring. Her goal is to unseat current 15th district congresswoman Mary Miller.Todd lives just outside the 15th district, but she says Illinois law allows candidates […]
Pike County Deputy says he’s running for Sheriff next Spring
By Gary Scott on April 7, 2025 at 5:42am
A long time employee of the Pike County sheriff’s department has announced his candidacy for Pike County sheriff next year. Zack Orr says he will run as a republican candidate. David Greenwood currently serves as Pike County sheriff. Orr has worked in the Pike County sheriff’s department for 26 years. He says he started as […]
Scott Co. Election Results
By Benjamin Cox on April 1, 2025 at 10:13pm
Scott County had some close races. One can learn a little something different about how each county operates simply by sitting and waiting on election results come in for local races in a Consolidated Election. The Scott County Courthouse had a steady stream of people in and out throughout the night with many of them […]
Two School Boards based in Cass County saw new members elected
By Gary Scott on April 1, 2025 at 9:55pm
The turnout in Cass County was just over 30 percent. Voters chose Casey French, Gary Bell, Autumn Foster and Marc Giovannini to the Virginia School Board. AC Central voters elected Brian Rennecker, Curtis Cosner, Daniel Edge and Kara Martin to the school board. Beardstown’s mayor is its incumbent. Tim Harris defeated Tom Schlueter. The new […]
Lashmett Elected as new alderman in Jax
By Gary Scott on April 1, 2025 at 9:54pm
Jacksonville voters elected a new alderman yesterday. Terri Lashmett defeated LC Clinton 109 to 88 for the Ward 3 aldermanic position. Incumbent Kent Hannant did not run again. A turnout of just under 10 percent gave Jason Morton a win for the Meredosia school board. In Waverly, voters elected Jeff Baines over Russell Walls for […]
Jacksonville Consolidated Elections Mostly Non-Competitive, Early Voting Begins Thursday
By Benjamin Cox on February 19, 2025 at 9:32am
The April consolidated elections in Jacksonville appear to be mostly non-competitive, with the exception of one ward in the city. Morgan County Clerk Sherry Sills says that her office will open up for early voters starting on Thursday: “Early voting starts this Thursday, February 20th. Our normal hours are 8:30AM-4:30PM Monday through Friday. As far […]
Chandlerville Volunteer Fire Dept. Officials Look to Create Independent Fire District with Potential Referendum
By Benjamin Cox on January 21, 2025 at 9:44am
Voters in Chandlerville may have a ballot question in front of them this April. The Cass County Star Gazette reports that Chandlerville Fire Chief Cory Simpson sought approval from the Village Board recently to seek permission from voters to create an independent fire district. Simpson told the village board that the independent fire district would […]
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 […]