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President of the United States
Joe Biden/Kamala Harris - Democrat (I) - 0
Donald Trump/J.D. Vance - Republican - 0
Jill Stein/Samson Kpadenou - Green - 0
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr/Nicole Shanahan - Independent - 0
Chase Oliver/Mike ter Maat - Libertarian - 0
13th Congressional District
Nikki Budzinski - Democrat (I) - 0
Joshua Loyd - Republican - 0
Chibu Asonye - Green - 0
95th Illinois State Representative
Mike Coffey - Republican (I) - 0
Kristen Chiaro - Democrat -
Morgan County Commissioner (1 seat) - (Fanning Vacancy) (Select 1)
Donny Racer Wood - Republican - 0
Dr. Michael Woods - Democrat - 0
Greene County State's Attorney
Donnie Schaaf - Republican - 0
Craig Grummel - Independent - 0
Greene County Coroner
Danny Powell - Democrat (I) - 0
Brady Milnes - Republican - 0
Greene County Board - Select One
Charlie Helton - Republican - 0
David McGraw - Democrat - 0
Cass County Board District #1
Cathy Gibson - Democrat (I) - 0
Bobby Joe Brown - Republican - 0
Sangamon County Circuit Clerk
Joe Roesch - Republican (I) - 0
Juwanda Burrage - Democrat - 0
Sangamon County Recorder
Frank Lesko - Republican (I) - 0
Josh Langfelder - Democrat - 0
Sangamon County State's Attorney
John Milhiser - Republican (I) - 0
Kim Talken - Democrat - 0
Sangamon County Board District #24
Andy VanMeter - Republican (I) - 0
Maureen Bommarito - Democrat - 0
Sangamon County Board District #27
Abe Forsyth - Republican (I) - 0
Kamilah Webb - Democrat - 0
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 […]
County Election Judges Ready to Go For Primary Election on March 19
By Benjamin Cox on March 13, 2024 at 5:22am
Morgan County Clerk Jill Waggener says that her office is ready to go for Primary Election Day on Tuesday, March 19. Currently, the county is in grace period voting and the early voting period. The final early voting Saturday is this Saturday from 9AM to Noon. Waggener says she’s ready to go with enough election […]
Waggener: Trump Stays On Ballot Amid Wait for U.S. Supreme Court Ruling
By Benjamin Cox on February 29, 2024 at 3:49pm
Morgan County Clerk Jill Waggener says that the Republican primary ballot is the same for now. A Cook County judge ruled last night that former President Donald Trump should be removed from the state’s primary ballot but that decision has been stayed until further clarification is given by the U.S. Supreme Court on a similar […]
March 19th Primary Early Voting Under Way: Here’s What You Need to Know in Morgan County
By Benjamin Cox on February 9, 2024 at 9:23am
Early voting for the March 19th primary began Thursday. Morgan County Clerk Jill Waggener says her office is ready to accept early voters: “My office hours are 8:30AM-4:30PM Monday through Friday. We will be open Saturday, February 17th from 9AM-Noon. The last day to register to vote is Tuesday, February 20th. Then, we are also […]