Hearings by the McHenry County Officers Electoral Board were held on four challenges to Republican Precinct Committeeman petitions on Tuesday. In Dunham Township, the two candidates challenged each other’s petition legitimacy. The first was a challenge to incumbent Melissa Denker’s … Continue reading
The McHenry County Electoral Officers Board will meet Tuesday morning and afternoon to settle disputes in three precincts about who should be allowed on the ballot. In Dunham Township, one of the largest in Republican votes, incumbent Melissa Denker’s petition … Continue reading
Four challenges of petitions of people running for Republican Precinct Committeeman have been filed. Two are in one precinct, Dunham Township. Dunham Township had not had a committeeman for years until Melissa Denker decided to run there. Now, William R. … Continue reading
At the Bill Prim for Sheriff fundraiser at the Crystal Lake Country Club, I didn’t get a lot of photos because I was collecting signatures for State Senator Jim Oberweis’ effort to get on the ballot for U.S. Senator in … Continue reading
A copy of State Senator Jim Oberwseis’ petition for the United States Senate found its way to my inbox this morning. The Democrat, of course, if Dick Durbin, elected in 1996. A copy of the petition may be found here. … Continue reading
A press release from State Treasurer and GOP gubernatorial candidate Dan Rutherford: Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford endorses “Yes for Independent Maps” Illinois government is in terrible shape, plagued by high levels of corruption and too many decisions based on … Continue reading
Here’s an offer to fill bellies for petition passing: … Continue reading
There are two mistakes that newcomers to seeking office make that opponents use to eliminate them from the ballot. “Easier to beat no one than someone,” goes the logic. The first is to fail to number the pages of one’s … Continue reading
Chairman of the Nunda Township Electoral Board Tom Palmer advises me that the challenge to Supervisor John Heisler’s petition for re-election has been postponed until 1 PM, Wednesday, December 19th, at the Nunda Township Hall. “At the electoral board hearing, we … 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
Not only has Grafton Township Supervisor candidate Pam Fender had an objection filed against her petitions, but so has one been filed against Nunda Township Supervisor John Heisler’s. The objection is that Heisler’s filing is incomplete because he did not … Continue reading
A press release from Grafton Township Supervisor Linda Moore: WITHDRAW THE PAM FENDER CHALLENGE Grafton Township Supervisor, Linda Moore called on one of her primary opponents to end his challenge to another opponent, Pam Fender. “Mr. Waitzman, I am asking … Continue reading
With some contests showing up in Crystal Lake for City Council, I called Marengo to find out about the requirements for getting on the ballot. For Mayor and Clerk its a minimum of 57 signatures and a maximum of 107, … Continue reading
It’s that time of year when township officials have to make up their minds whether they are running for re-election. It’s also time for those thinking about challenging township officials to be making similar calculations. When I last saw Grafton … Continue reading
For those of you who would like to read the original document, GOP State Rep. candidate Dave McSweeney’s State Board of Elections complaint is below. Dee Beaubien is not sending McHenry County Blog her press releases, so you’ll have to … Continue reading
That’s what campaign manager Jim Thacker told me this morning. “After reviewing our legal options and the timing of the process, we decided to no longer pursue an appeal of the decision. “We remain satisfied in part with the State … Continue reading
Here’s the scoop from Defend the Vote‘s Sharon Merconi: “The past couple of days were very busy! “As workers in the political field know all too well, the period just after filing for the ballot is a crazy time in … Continue reading
After decisions by the Illinois State Board of Elections, 8th District Congressman Joe Walsh’s two Republican opponents have been removed from the March 20th primary ballot. Rich Evans, a CPA, who served as a GOP Precinct Committeeman in Algonquin and … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. candidate Dave McSweeney: Illinois State Board of Elections Invalidates 38% of Gaffney Petition Signatures Barrington Township: The Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE) decision today regarding my objection to Representative Kent Gaffney’s petitions was … Continue reading
Don’t have time to make this more than a raw copy of the Hearing Officer’s report to the Illinois State Board of Elections, but thought readers might be interested in its contents. BEFORE THE ILLINOIS STATE OFFICERS ELECTORAL BOARD David … Continue reading
