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Callis files statement of candidacy for Congress; no timetable set to fill her vacancy

May 10, 2013 3:46 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

Former Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis has filed her statement of candidacy with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) in the 2014 race for the 13th Congressional District. Records show that Callis hand-delivered her statement to FEC on Tuesday, the … Read More »

Campaigns & Elections

Congressional race in 13th likely to be competitive and costly

May 6, 2013 4:31 PM
By Ann Maher

Campaign cash has already begun pouring into a southern Illinois battleground for control of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014 – a congressional district that could feature a prominent Madison County public figure as challenger. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Rodney … Read More »

Campaigns & Elections, Madison County, News

Three proposals seek to amend Constitution’s Judicary Article

February 20, 2013 7:50 AM
By Bethany Krajelis

Eligibility requirements for judicial candidates and the process in which judges are retained and appointed to the bench would see some major changes under a trio of proposals introduced this month in the Illinois General Assembly. Each of the three … Read More »

Campaigns & Elections, Features, Judges, Judicial Appointments

Troy resident says he’ll appeal Harrison on Jarvis Township decision

February 13, 2013 2:01 PM
By Ann Maher

  Troy resident Keith Melton said he would be appealing a decision made by Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison that denies him the opportunity to run for Jarvis Township Supervisor in the April 9 consolidated election. Harrison on Feb. … Read More »

Campaigns & Elections, Campaigns & Elections, Madison County, News

Schroeder picked as next associate judge in Madison County

February 8, 2013 6:28 PM
By Ann Maher

Assistant Madison County State’s Attorney Neil T. Schroeder has been selected by Third Judicial Circuit judges to serve as the next associate judge. Schroeder and Edwardsville attorney David Jones had been in a run-off for the seat in a second … Read More »

Campaigns & Elections, Madison County, News

Harrison rules for Dunstan in Jarvis Township ballot challenge

February 7, 2013 1:13 PM
By Ann Maher

A Madison County judge has ruled that a would-be candidate’s “substantial” compliance with the Illinois Election Code is not “sufficient” for Keith Melton to run for Jarvis Township Supervisor. Associate Judge Clarence Harrison on Feb. 5 ruled in favor of … Read More »

Campaigns & Elections, Madison County, News

Jones and Schroeder face run-off for Madison County associate judgeship

January 28, 2013 12:18 PM
By Ann Maher

Edwardsville attorney David Jones and deputy Madison County State’s Attorney Neil Schroeder are final contenders for an associate judge position on the Madison County bench. According to a release from Chief Judge Ann Callis’s office, a second round of ballots … Read More »

Campaigns & Elections, Madison County, News

Political newcomer fighting to face Dunstan in Jarvis Township race; Simmons to represent Dunstan’s rival

January 17, 2013 1:03 PM
By Ann Maher

Troy resident Keith Melton is challenging a recent decision by a panel of Jarvis Township officials that knocked him off the ballot for the April 9 election of Township Supervisor. Melton said he filed nomination papers in December seeking to … Read More »

Campaigns & Elections, Madison County, News

Cruse sworn in Monday in St. Clair County

December 5, 2012 4:59 PM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

Associate Judge Zina Cruse was sworn in Monday as a circuit judge in St. Clair County. Cruse was elected Nov. 6 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Circuit Judge Milton Wharton. She defeated Associate Judge Laninya Cason by … Read More »

Campaigns & Elections, News, St. Clair County

Judicial candidates react to campaign sign war

November 8, 2012 4:40 PM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

In the race for St. Clair County Circuit Judge, Republican candidate Ron Duebbert had problems keeping campaign signs up in his district. Duebbert placed more than 17 signs in front of Concept Shoe Repair in St. Clair County. “My friend … Read More »

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