Last Wednesday night, the Grafton Township Republican Central Committee voted to hold a primary election next February to select candidates who will represent the part in April, according to Township Republican Chairman Jeff Thorsen. Not many people vote in a … Continue reading
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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
There were thirty people who waged write-in campaigns for Republican Precinct Committeeman. This is an attempt to put all of the results in one place. Here are the results of Mickey Barnas’ campaign. Joe Stecker’s success in Algonquin 19 has … Continue reading
With Jim Harrison deciding that he is going to run as an Independent in the McHenry County Sheriff’s race next year, it’s time to look at what has happened in the recent past when Independents ran against Republicans. The most … Continue reading
With Independents and Democrats running against Republican Township candidates, I was interested in who got contributions from McHenry County Republican Party Chairman and State Rep. Mike Tryon. The answer is two Grafton Township Republican candidates, one before the primary election … Continue reading
Jeff Thorsen is a long-time Crystal Lake City Councilman known for not kowtowing to the “party line” at meetings. He also is not endorsing Pam Fender, the Republican candidate for Grafton Township Supervisor. Thorsen, a Grafton Township resident is supporting … Continue reading
When I saw Republican Party Grafton Township nominee Bob Wagner in the Courthouse this morning, I asked if the Grafton Township Republican candidates were going to run as a slate as the McHenry Township candidates are. He didn’t say, “Yes.” … Continue reading
Why is that news? Don’t Republicans support other Republicans on the ballot? There was no Republican primary election in McHenry Township and all of those running for office seem to be on the same page. Unified. At least that’s what … Continue reading
One of the pieces of literature that I didn’t get around to writing about is Grafton Township Supervisor candidate Pam Fender. It’s interesting from two points of view. First, it is a combination of a positive pitch for Fender on … Continue reading
Here is what apparently is the last of Grafton Township Supervisor Linda Moore’s mailings. She is running against Pam Fender, who apparently has no direct mail, and Marty Waitzman who has sent one post card that I have seen and … Continue reading
Don’t know what order this mailing from Grafton Township Supervisor Linda Moore arrived, but it seems to have hit. It could be called a comparison piece. Naturally, the person paying for it comes off better than ones who did not. … Continue reading
There two now candidates using postmen (women) for their precinct workers in Grafton Township: Linda Moore Marty Waitzman The third candidate for the Republican nomination for Township Supervisor is Pam Fender. I shall be posted mailings that candidates or other … Continue reading
It was called a candidates’ forum by the Civics Committee of Sun City, but three of the Grafton Township Supervisor candidates turned it into a game of pile-on Linda Moore. Moore, of course, is the incumbent. Republican primary opponents Marty … Continue reading
Tonight is voters’ chance to see the three candidates for Grafton Township Supervisor perform under pressure. Pam Fender, Linda Moore and Marty Waitzman will face off at the main building in Sun City. The meeting will run from 6:30-8. = … Continue reading
And here it is: “Hi, this is Marty Waitzman calling with information on the upcoming election. “While you probably haven’t recovered from the last election yet, on February 26th you will choose the Republican candidates you want representing you in … Continue reading
Found on Marty Waitzman’s Facebook page: Things are really kicking into high, high, high gear!!! As usual, I have been knocking on lots of doors and meeting many new people. The support has been unanimous and is growing strong. Everyone … Continue reading
Before I show you the press release from Grafton Township Supervisor Linda Moore, let me reiterate to candidates and public officials that one of the goals of McHenry County Blog is to allow those folks to speak for themselves. So, … Continue reading
With two months to go until the three-way Republican primary election for Grafton Township Supervisor, incumbent Linda Moore has released this campaign piece: EMBATTLED TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR OUTLINES HER CONFLICT WITH THE CARRYOVER TRUSTEES WHILE WORKING TO REDUCE TAXES AND STOP … Continue reading
The office of Mayor and three Trustees are up for election next April. Village President Charles Sass has filed for re-election. The Trustees whose terms are expiring are John Piwko Ron Hahn Pam Fender Fender is running in the Republican … Continue reading
In a completely scripted performance lasting just ten minutes, petition challenger Wrayburn Krohn’s attorney, Judith Svensen, withdrew her client’s objection, the Grafton Township Electoral Board accepted the withdrawal and ruled unanimously that Pam J. “Pam” Fender would appear on the … Continue reading