Obama Delegates in McHenry County Congressional Districts, One from Huntley

It’s the last day of filing. President Barack Obama’s campaign waited to file its petitions for the statewide vote and for delegates in Illinois’ congressional districts until Friday morning. Looking at the 6th Congressional District, which has the Algonquin Township … Continue reading

The Grayslake School Board Incumbents’ Campaign (Email) Trail – Part 2

I became interested in a series of emails from and to incumbent candidates running for re-election on the Grayslake Unit School District 46 Board. They are of interest, first, because they were sent on two school district email accounts and, … Continue reading

Democrats Urge Democrats to Attend “Accidental” Congressman Joe Walsh’s Town Hall Meetings

An email from 8th District Democrats: Eighth District Democrats & Independents Joe Walsh Town Halls, starting Sunday (he needs to hear from US!) Our accidental Congressman, Joe Walsh, will be holding a series of “listening tour” town halls this month. … Continue reading

County Fair Politicians

The McHenry County Fair is a place that a politician can meet a lot of people. I loved working them while I was running for County Treasurer and in that office from 1966-70. Not to mention the 16 years I … Continue reading

Democrats Conduct Mini-Campaign Seminar at Woodstock Farm Bureau

It was free and worth more than the price of admission. Attended by 35-40 McHenry County Democrats, a panel of four speakers talked of what one needed to be a successful candidate. Michael Bisset, husband of and campaign manager for … Continue reading

Dems Searching for Local Candidates for 2010, Young Republicans Sent Alert about Precinct Committee Possibilities

The following press release was received from the McHenry County Democratic Party: COUNTY DEMS PRESENT PANEL FOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATES CRYSTAL LAKEā€”The Democratic Party of McHenry County will present a special panel to provide useful information for potential local candidates at … Continue reading