The following article found on Illinois Leaks is published with permission. It is apparently from a hard drive found not previously known. Algonquin Township Road District – Anna May Miller -political work….from work BY KIRK ALLEN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2019 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT ) … Continue reading
Category Archives: Primary Election
The nomination of Republican John Cox as one of two gubernatorial candidates in California should make people wonder how two Democrats could advance to the November election with no Republican on the ballot. This strategy to eliminate a certain set … Continue reading
Thanks to a friend of McHenry County Blog for the following information: McHenry County has two precincts with a 50 – 50 split between Republicans and Democrats. 124 precincts had higher Republican number of voters than Democrat. 86 precincts had … Continue reading
Information on McHenry County Clerk’s Website The offical results of the 2018 primary election are now available. You can find the results here. In D5 Michael Rein maintained victory with 9 more votes then the third candidate. Charles Wheeler’s victory … Continue reading
Only 1 of 13 Progressives Wins Democratic Party State Central Committee Seat The following is from the Chicago Sun-Times: Endorsed by Our Revolution, the grassroots organization the sprouted from Bernie Sanders’ presidential run, Peter Janko is the only progressive candidate … Continue reading
County Board Did Not Approve Hours Changes Election day closure of the Clerk’s Office has been happening because Mary McClellan decided so after the troubles during the 2016 primary elections. The closures have never been approved by the county board. … Continue reading
In January McHenry County Blog reported Sample Ballots for March Primary Not Available on McHenry County Clerk’s Website. One day before the primary election, “Joyce” commented on the January 30th article: “Why no sample of the ballot? Hate walking in … Continue reading
Despite McHenry County Clerk Mary McClellans opinion that the Clerk has sole authority over elections, McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks had the below resolution added to the county board’s Monday regular meeting agenda. Squeaking in under the 48 hour … Continue reading
The following comment was posted by McHenry County Recorder and candidate for County Clerk, Joe Tirio under previous blog post Jack Franks Bailing Out Mary McClellan: This story was brought to my attention and I thought it might be interesting … Continue reading
Last Minute Agenda Change to Make Primary Election Valid As reported earlier, state law requires the County Board to approve changes in polling places. County Clerk Mary McClellan’s Oversight May Invalidate Tuesday Election McHenry County Clerk Mary McClellan, an attorney … Continue reading
McHenry County Clerk Mary McClellan decided to consolidate precinct polling places for Tuesday’s Primary Election. The problem is that she did not ask the County Board’s permission for the new locations. State law requires that. So, without having followed the … Continue reading
HUGE early voting numbers for Democratic Voters John Reeves Data provided the following information on primary election vote numbers. … Continue reading
Don’t Forget to Dig Out the Signs as You Shovel the Driveway A friend of McHenry County Blog sent in this picture after the recent snow storms. As you dig out from the snow, remember the signs may need TLC. … Continue reading
Four Political Events Scheduled While the Weather Calls for Snow Thursday is packed with political events to attend, unfortunately there’s an 80 % chance of snow. The first event is Robert Wilbrandt’s $50 per person fundraiser held at Stage Left … Continue reading
Candidates for County Clerk, County Board, Congressional 6th District to Face Off at MCC The League of Women Voters has announced a series of forums ahead of the March 20th primary election. Candidates from contested elections are generally those only … Continue reading
“We Ask America” Democratic Primary Poll Places Undecided, Pritzker On Top A phone poll of 811 likely Democratic primary voters conducted January 28th – 30th still leaves question on who will be chosen as the nominee. Progressive hopeful Daniel Biss … Continue reading
No Sample Ballots Currently Available Two stories about primary ballots posted on McHenry County Blog prompted readers to seek out information on the County Clerk’s website. http://159.89.184.83/2018/01/30/sample-ballots-for-march-primary-not-available-on-mcheny-county-clerks-office/ http://159.89.184.83/2018/01/31/headline-sparks-response-from-county-clerk/ The website has been down for maintenance. … Continue reading
Knee jerk reaction? You decide. Writers create headlines to grab a reader’s attention. In yesterday’s article “Sample Ballots for March Primary Not Available on County Clerk’s Website” McHenry County Blog did just that. If one were to read the first … Continue reading
Elections have several phases. First there is the intimidation phase. When opponents or potential opponents hear that one is running for office, they enlist people whom they think can influence you to call or meet with you to convince you … Continue reading
Nunda Township Republicans will have opposition for every office but Township Clerk. There former Township Trustee and unsuccessful candidate for the GOP nomination for Recorder of Deeds Joni Smith has a lock. She is the only candidate. For Township Supervisor, … Continue reading