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Filing period to submit campaign petitions ends Dec. 4
Candidates wishing to run for office in the April 2024 Primary Election for an established political party must submit petitions by Dec. 4.
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Prenzler to run for re-election for Madison County Board Chairman
Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler announced Wednesday that he is running for re-election, challenging Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser in the Republican primary in March 2024.
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Meier announces re-election campaign for state representative
State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) announced that he will seek re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in the March 2024 primary election.
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Rep. Elik to run for re-election for Illinois House District 111
Republican State Rep. Amy Elik announced Tuesday that she is running for re-election for the 111th State Legislative District.
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Slusser announces campaign for Madison County Board Chairman on Republican ticket
Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser announced his campaign Monday for Madison County Board Chairman, saying there is a need for leadership in economic development and collaboration with board members and community leaders.
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Judge tosses lawsuit challenging Illinois' vote-by-mail law's 2 week ballot counting window
Rep. Bost, other plaintiffs, alleged 14-day window for counting mailed ballots violates Constitution and federal law
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Republican Nick Novacich announces candidacy for Madison County Coroner; Steve Nonn set to retire
Major Nick Novacich announced his candidacy for Madison County Coroner in 2024 on the Republican ticket, after current Coroner Steve Nonn plans to retire at the end of the year.
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Republican Roger Smith to run for Madison County coroner; Former Congressman Shimkus is campaign chair
Retired Chief Deputy Coroner Roger Smith announced that he will run on the Republican ticket for Madison County Coroner in 2024, with Former Congressman John Shimkus chairing the campaign.
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Elik named Legislator of the Year by Associated Builders & Contractors
Illinois State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) was named Legislator of the Year by the Illinois chapter of the Associated Builders & Contractors.
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IL Dems change law to allow vote-by-mail ballots to be counted in a way judge had said 'would be obvious way to commit fraud'
The changes come after a Republican state House candidate had sued the Democratic DuPage County Clerk, accusing her of illegally verifying signatures on mail-in ballots against signatures on the vote-by-mail ballot applications, and not the official voter registration records, as had been required by law
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Supreme Court will not hear Madison County's judicial gerrymandering appeal
The Illinois Supreme Court will not hear the appeal of Madison County State's Attorney Tom Haine who earlier this year sought to overturn a controversial judicial gerrymandering law.
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Associate judge vacancies announced in Madison County; Re-shaped court will decide replacements
Four months after the retirements of Madison County Associate Judges Philip Alfeld and Thomas Chapman in July, outgoing Chief Judge Bill Mudge has announced notice of their vacancies.
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St. Clair County Democrats win circuit judge races
St. Clair County Democrat Associate Judges Kevin Hoerner and Patrick Foley defeated their Republican rivals, Paul Evans and Circuit Judge William Stiehl to earn six-year terms.
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Democrats win Illinois Supreme Court races retaining majority
SPRINGFIELD – Democrats who changed boundaries of judicial districts to protect their majority at the Supreme Court saw their strategy succeed on Nov. 8.
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Rochford wins big, O'Brien declares victory, giving Dems 5-2 majority on IL Supreme Court
Democrats Lake County Judge Elizabeth Rochford and Appellate Justice Mary K. O'Brien have prevailed in the races for two open seats on the Illinois Supreme Court, in their respective contests vs Republicans former Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran and incumbent Illinois Supreme Court Justice Michael Burke
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By large margin, Madison County voters reject judicial redistricting in non-biding referendum vote
Madison County voters have solidly rejected judicial gerrymandering of the local court system, by a margin of 86-14%.
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Still ballots to be counted, Amendment 1 is close to passage
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois voters amended their constitution to strengthen public employee unions by a margin of nearly 60-40%.
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Republicans secure 18-8 majority on Madison County Board
Republicans maintained a majority of 18 to eight on the Madison County Board after it was downsized by 10 percent last year.
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Belt defeats Lester 54-46 in Senate District 57
Belt, of Cahokia Heights, was first elected to the Senate in 2018, succeeding James Clayborne after he served more than 20 years in the Chamber.
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Glen Carbon residents oppose taxpayer-funded drag queen events for children
Glen Carbon residents rejected a question asking if taxes should be used to promote drag queen events for children at schools and libraries.