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A Friend of McHenry County Blog sent in the following report about a robo-call Monday night: “I received a RoboCall last night on my machine. Here’s the content, best as I could get it. Hi this is Carrie (?). Like … Continue reading
Category Archives: Martin McLaughlin
So that voters can compare the palm cards of the three candidates to replace Dan Duffy for State Senator, their literature is published below (in alphabetical order): Dan McConchie Martin McLaughlin Casey Urlacher … Continue reading
The Chicago Sun-Times joined the Daily Herald in endorsing Barrington Hills Village President Martin McLaughlin for State Senate to replace Dan Duffy. Here’s what the Sun-Times said: … Continue reading
When I got a copy of the independent mailing for Martin McLaughlin, candidate for State Senate in Dan Duffy’s district, I went to the Illinois State Board of Elections looking for its cost. In the report for the National Association … Continue reading
Independent expenditures did not exist (at least officially) when I was running for office. In the mailing in support of Barrington Hills Village President for the State Senate, Realtors paid the bill. … Continue reading
Dan Proft-run Liberty Principles PAC has issued a piece attacking the Republican Party connections of the two opponents of the candidate he is supporting for State Senate to replace Dan Duffy. Proft’s candidate, Dan McConchie, must get past opponents Martin … Continue reading
State Senate candidate Martin McLaughlin defeated Bob Abboud for Barrington Hills Village President three years ago. Abboud is still watching McLaughlin and in the following statement says that his successor raised village taxes. McLaughlin Raised Our Taxes Martin McLaughlin is … Continue reading
Don’t know what the Illinois Restoration Political Action Committee is, but it is supporting Dan McConchie for State Senate in Dan Duffy’s district. The PAC has no reports I can find on the Illinois State Board of Elections web site. … Continue reading
A press release from State Senate candidate Martin McLaughlin: County Leaders Endorse Martin McLaughlin Only Candidate with Experience in All Four Counties in the 26th District BARRINGTON HILLS, IL – Republican candidate for State Senate Martin McLaughlin announced today a … Continue reading
For as long as I can remember, Barrington Hills has opposed turning Route 62 into four lanes. When Jim Kempe was Village President and I served as State Representative and was Republican Spokesman on the Appropriations Committee that handled the … Continue reading
Not only was there polling in Jack Franks’ State Rep. District Tuesday night, but the robo-calling machines were active in State Senator Dan Duffy’s district, too. This also was a telephone survey from someone on the Republican side of the … Continue reading
The Daily Herald, which circulates throughout retiring Dan Duffy’s State Senate District, has endorsed Barrington Hills Village President Martin McLaughlin as Duffy’s replacement. I’ve come to believe that newspaper endorsements by themselves don’t influence many people. But when candidates reprint … Continue reading
The way Mike Madigan cut Crystal Lake up, I’m living in a non-combatant zone. My legislators, State Senator Pam Althoff and State Rep. Barb Wheeler, have no primary opponents. Except for State Rep. Steve Andersson’s district, which is basically Sun … Continue reading
A press release from State Senate candidate Martin McLaughlin. Ed Sullivan is the retiring State Representative from the eastern half of Dan Duffy’s State Senate district. David McSweeney represents the part that lies in McHenry County. State Rep Ed Sullivan … Continue reading
A press release from Martin McLaughlin, who is running for the nomination for State Senate to replace Dan Duffy: REALTORS and Barrington Republicans Endorse McLaughlin First Organizations to Evaluate All Three Candidates Choose McLaughlin BARRINGTON HILLS, IL – The McLaughlin … Continue reading
One candidate has taken to the mailboxes to advance his quest to replace State Senator Dan Duffy. The following arrive at some mailboxes today from McLaughlin and opponents Dan McConchie and Brian Urlacher are expected to appear Thursday night at … Continue reading
A Friend of McHenry County Blog who attended last Thursday night’s Algonquin Township Republican Central Committee in Algonquin sent in the following description of the event, plus photos. The Algonquin Township Republicans hosted a well-attended “Red Carpet Gala” Fundraiser at … Continue reading
The Illinois Family Institute sends questionnaires to legislative candidates. McHenry County has a vibrant State Senate contest in its southeastern segment. Barrington Hills Village President Martin McLaughlin is running against Mettawa Village President Casey Urlacher and Dan McConchie of Hawthorne Woods. … Continue reading
A press release from State Senate candidate Marty McLaughlin: Local Leaders Announce Support for Martin McLaughlin Cite McLaughlin’s Proven Record of Cutting Spending and Lowering Taxes BARRINGTON HILLS, IL – Today, a number of local leaders announced their support for … Continue reading
J ust like State Senate hopeful Mettawa Mayor Casey Urlacher, Barrington Hills Village President Martin McLaughlin comes from an area with lots of money. They, plus Don McConchie, seek to win the Republican nomination to replace State Senator Dan Duffy. Prior to … Continue reading