Jeff Thorsen to Lead Grafton Township GOP

McHenry County Board member and candidate Jeff Thorsen was sworn in as the new Chairman of the Grafton Township Republican Central Committee. He replaced Paul Serwatka, who nominated him. Brief discussion was held regarding whether to hold a primary election … Continue reading

Newcomers Sweep Grafton Township GOP Posts

Four newly-elected Republican Precinct Committeemen were elected to lead the Grafton Township Republican Party for the next two years. Their names and offices follow: Paul Serwatka – Chairman Matt McNamara – Vice Chairman Jeff Thorsen – Treasurer David McMorris – … Continue reading

Grafton Township Republican Party Chairman Favors Primary Election

Monday night Grafton Township Party Central Committee Chairman Tom Poznanski told me that he favored letting the voters decide who the Republican Party candidates for township office would be. This is the third cycle during which partisan candidates have run … Continue reading

McHenry and Grafton Township Republican Parties Elect Officers

As the McHenry County Republican Central Committee prepares to organize for the next two years tonight at D’Andrea’s in Crystal Lake, word has reached McHenry County Blog that McHenry Township and Grafton Township. McHenry Township’s GOP held its organization meeting … Continue reading

Grafton Township GOP Candidates’ Meet & Greet at Huntley Park District Building Cancelled

Tonight starting at 6, the Grafton Township Republican Central Committee was planning on gathering McHenry County Board candidates at the Huntley Park District building. People have been invited by robo-call, but the extent of the predicted snow storm has led … Continue reading

Grafton Township GOP Fund Raiser for Pioneer Center on Monday, Oct. 10th

If you are interested in attending the $30 Grafton Township Republican Central Committee’s Golf Outing at Pinecrest next Monday, it’s time to get your tee time. Tom Posnanski is the man to call.  His number is 847-951-5468. Proceeds will go … Continue reading

Grafton Township GOP Holding Second Fund Raiser for Pioneer Center

The Grafton Township Republican Central Committee is holding its second fund raising golf day for Pioneer Center. The event will be held October 10th at the Pincrest Country Club on Algonquin Road in Huntley. The cost is $30 a person. … Continue reading

Tom Poznanski Continues to Lead Grafton Township Republicans

With 15 out of 31 precincts having no elected GOP precinct committeeman, the Grafton Township Republican Central Committee met to select officers for the next two years. Tom Poznanski will continue to be chairman of the Grafton Township Republican Central … Continue reading

Grafton Township Republican Turnout

Continuing a series of Republican turnout in the February 2nd primary election, we now turn to Grafton Township. Previously, precinct results for Algonquin Township have been previously  published. As in Algonquin and Nunda Townships, all Grafton Township precincts had contests … Continue reading

Joe Williams Running for Regional Supt. of Education

Huntley’s Joe Williams rolled out his candidacy for Regional Superintendent of Schools at the Grafton Township Republican Central Committee last Wednesday in Lakewood’s Lou Malnati’s Pizza. That was the night I was listening to State Rep. Lou Lang speak to … Continue reading

John Rossi Sends Out Post Card

The Grafton Township Supervisor race heated up today with the arrival of a post card from John Rossi and his slate of incumbent trustees. Incumbent Rossi is running against challenger Linda Moore. You can see the side with the text … Continue reading

John Rossi Sends Out Post Card

The Grafton Township Supervisor race heated up today with the arrival of a post card from John Rossi and his slate of incumbent trustees. Incumbent Rossi is running against challenger Linda Moore. You can see the side with the text … Continue reading

Five Townships Request GOP Primary Elections

Republican township organizations in the five largest townships have requested primary elections for township office. According to McHenry County Clerk Kathie Schultz, Republican party officials in Algonquin, McHenry, Nunda, Grafton and Dorr Townships want voters, rather than themselves, to select … Continue reading

Five Townships Request GOP Primary Elections

Republican township organizations in the five largest townships have requested primary elections for township office. According to McHenry County Clerk Kathie Schultz, Republican party officials in Algonquin, McHenry, Nunda, Grafton and Dorr Townships want voters, rather than themselves, to select … Continue reading

Grafton Township Republicans Decide to Hold Primary Election

Looks like I was wrong. The Grafton Township Republican office holders have decided to seek re-nomination in a primary election, rather than in a township caucus, as I thought after reading a couple of emails announcing the central committee meeting. … Continue reading