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Jay Keeven slated to run on Republican ticket for House District 112 against Democrat Katie Stuart
Troy City Administrator and former Edwardsville Police Chief Jay Keevan announced today that he is running on the Republican ticket for Illinois’ 112th House District against Democrat incumbent Katie Stuart.
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Coalition seeks to let IL voters deliver message on parents' rights in November
Thousands of volunteers aligned with conservative social policy groups across Illinois are seeking signatures to place an advisory referendum on the fall ballot asking voters if they believe Illinois law should require parents' consent before children receive non-emergency medical care or therapy
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St. Clair Co primary results demonstrate partisan power of East St. Louis
The election produced no competition but it demonstrated the partisan power of East St. Louis.
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Republican primary election results for Madison County Board
Several Madison County Board seats were contested in Tuesday’s Republican primary election.
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Patrick McRae wins Republican nomination for Madison County Circuit Clerk
Patrick McRae won the Republican nomination for Madison County Circuit Clerk by a 15-point margin over opponent Stephen Adler and is expected to take over his father Tom McRae’s position following the general election in November.
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Slusser defeats incumbent Prenzler for Madison County Chairman nomination
Chris Slusser defeated incumbent Kurt Prenzler by a 24-point margin for the Madison County Board Chairman nomination in Tuesday’s Republican primary election.
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GOP chairman demands election interference investigation; MCCC: 'Participating in democracy is not interference'
The Madison County Republican Party demanded an immediate investigation into alleged election interference by the Madison County Conservative Cause (MCCC), who responded by saying they were simply participating in the political process and advocating for conservative candidates.
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Republicans Loyd, Clatterbuck compete for 13th Congressional District nomination in Tuesday's primary election
Republicans Joshua Loyd and Thomas Clatterbuck are vying for the nomination in tomorrow’s primary election to challenge Democrat incumbent Congresswoman Nikki Budzinksi for the 13th Congressional District.
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Who are the Republican candidates for Madison County Circuit Clerk?
The office of Madison County Circuit Clerk will see Republicans Stephen Adler and Patrick McRae vying for the seat in the primary election, as no Democrats have thrown their hats in the race. As the competition between Adler and McRae heats up, both candidates submitted answers to a questionnaire so voters could make an informed decision in the ballot box.
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Who are the Republican candidates for Madison County Board Chairman?
The campaign for Madison County Board Chairman has gotten heated between incumbent Kurt Prenzler and Treasurer Chris Slusser, both Republicans.
With early voting underway in select locations across Madison County and the March 19 primary just weeks away, the candidates answered a questionnaire to help voters make an informed decision in the ballot box.
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Supreme Court: States lack authority to disqualify Trump's inclusion on ballot; MC Board supported 'fair and impartial ballot access'
The U.S. Supreme Court concluded that states do not have the authority to block presidential candidates from appearing on the ballot weeks after the Madison County Board urged the Illinois State Board of Elections to ensure “fair and impartial ballot access” in response to objections to former President Donald Trump’s inclusion on the 2024 ballot.
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Slusser: Prenzler collected $82,000 in contributions from county vendors; Prenzler says he didn't know which were vendors
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Treasurer and Board Chairman candidate Chris Slusser is drawing attention to contributions made to incumbent Kurt Prenzler’s campaign committee in light of a promise he made in 2016 not to accept money from county vendors.
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Cook County judge says Colorado got it right, says Trump should be kicked off IL ballot
Cook County Judge Tracie Porter, a Democrat, said she agreed that Trump engaged in "insurrection" and should be removed from the Illinois ballot. She placed her decision on hold, however, leaving it appeals courts, and perhaps the U.S. Supreme Court, to have the final say
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Madison County Central Committee denounces anonymous political advertisements
The Madison County Central Committee passed a resolution denouncing anonymous political mailers, which Madison County Republican Chairman Ray Wesley called both illegal and unethical.
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Madison County Clerk urges voters to participate in primary election; Republicans vying for county seats
The Illinois primary election is just a few weeks away, and Madison County voters will have several choices to make for Republican contested seats and referenda questions.
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East St. Louis consolidated into 13 precincts, resulting in competition among incumbents
EAST ST. LOUIS - Consolidation of precincts resulted in ten incumbent Democratic precinct committee members running against incumbents.
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Rep. Elik appointed Assistant House Republican Leader
Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) was appointed to serve as the Assistant House Republican Leader for the 103rd General Assembly.
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Madison County Board approves advisory resolution on 'fair and impartial ballot access'
The Madison County Board voted to include on the ballot an advisory resolution supporting “fair and impartial ballot access in Illinois.”
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Many Madison, St. Clair County offices will see no opposition in November election
EDWARDSVILLE - As the Democratic Party continues to shrink in Madison County and the Republican Party holds no power in St. Clair County, many offices in both counties will face no opposition in the General Election.
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Circuit Clerk Tom McRae to retire; Son Patrick McRae faces Stephen Adler in Republican primary election
With current Madison County Circuit Clerk Tom McRae set to retire, Republicans Patrick McRae, of East Alton, and Stephen J. Adler, of Alton, will compete for Circuit Clerk in the March primary election.