Local Township Republican Filings Start Monday

It’s below most people’s radar screens, but Monday may reveal if any citizens in the five largest McHenry County townships have been tempted by the relatively large salaries paid to full and some part-time township officials. McHenry County Blog has … Continue reading

Local Township Republican Filings Start Monday

It’s below most people’s radar screens, but Monday may reveal if any citizens in the five largest McHenry County townships have been tempted by the relatively large salaries paid to full and some part-time township officials. McHenry County Blog has … Continue reading

Algonquin Township Republicans Favor Primary Over Caucus

Polled by Algonquin Township Republican Central Committee Chairwoman Karla Dobbeck, an overwhelming percentage of those who replied opted for a primary election over a party caucus. Last weekend, I outlined why Algonquin Township’s Republicans decided to hold a primary election … Continue reading

Algonquin Township Republicans Favor Primary Over Caucus

Polled by Algonquin Township Republican Central Committee Chairwoman Karla Dobbeck, an overwhelming percentage of those who replied opted for a primary election over a party caucus. Last weekend, I outlined why Algonquin Township’s Republicans decided to hold a primary election … Continue reading

Republican National Committeeman Bob Kjellander Urges Later Primary Date to Avoid "Choas"

Saying there would be “choas” otherwise, outgoing Illinois Republican National Committeeman Bob Kjellander spoke on behalf of punishing states other than Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina that held primary elections before March. Kjellander advocacy comes after Illinois Democrats moved … Continue reading

Republican National Committeeman Bob Kjellander Urges Later Primary Date to Avoid "Choas"

Saying there would be “choas” otherwise, outgoing Illinois Republican National Committeeman Bob Kjellander spoke on behalf of punishing states other than Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina that held primary elections before March. Kjellander advocacy comes after Illinois Democrats moved … Continue reading

Democrats Surge in McHenry County, Out Poll Republicans for First Time Since Founding of GOP

With all the live votes counted in McHenry County, Democrats have 51.5% of the ballots cast for president. 30,260 for the Democrats to 28,408 for the Republicans. This tracks nicely with the early voting totals I reported in this article, … Continue reading

Democrats Surge in McHenry County, Out Poll Republicans for First Time Since Founding of GOP

With all the live votes counted in McHenry County, Democrats have 51.5% of the ballots cast for president. 30,260 for the Democrats to 28,408 for the Republicans. This tracks nicely with the early voting totals I reported in this article, … Continue reading

Incumbent Protection Act of 2007 Passes

The Illinois primary election will be held on February 5, 2008. On February 7, 2007, I outlined some of the obvious results. The most obvious is that it increases the chances of incumbents to win re-election in their own primary … Continue reading

Incumbent Protection Act of 2007 Passes

The Illinois primary election will be held on February 5, 2008. On February 7, 2007, I outlined some of the obvious results. The most obvious is that it increases the chances of incumbents to win re-election in their own primary … Continue reading