Illinois Primary
Printer Takes Blame For Problem With Oversized Ballots
In an otherwise lackluster Illinois primary, with ridiculously low voter turnout, the issue of bad ballots in several counties could go down as the highlight.
Despite Bribery Arrest, Rep. Smith Wins Primary Vs. Swiss
State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago), who was arrested on a federal bribery charge last week, easily defeated challenger Tom Swiss on Tuesday in the Democratic race for the 10th District seat in the Illinois House.
Romney Beats Santorum In Illinois Primary
Mitt Romney has won the Republican presidential primary in Illinois, easily beating rival Rick Santorum.
Few Problems, Few Voters Reported At Polls
It appears that if you don’t have a lot of voters, you don’t have a lot of problems.
Voters To Weigh In On Moves To Lower Electric Bills
In addition to presidential and congressional races, many voters in many communities across the state Tuesday are thinking about their electric bills.
Primary Election Day Polling Places
Polls are open across the Chicago area from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the March 20 primary.
Voters Head To Polls For Illinois Primary
Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday morning for an Illinois primary election that experts have said could be “defining” for the Republican presidential race.
Early Voting Rising Among GOP Voters, But Low Turnout Still Likely
With Illinois a player in the Republican primary election for the first time in decades, the number of voters asking for a GOP ballot is up, but election officials still expect low turnout overall.
Gingrich Drumming Up Support In Illinois
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich was in northwest suburban Rosemont on Wednesday, less than a week ahead of the Illinois GOP primary. He’s third in the delegate count behind Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum, and running second among those who say they are looking for “a true conservative.”
Caliendo: Romney Remains Frontrunner Despite Santorum Victories
Rick Santorum boldly declared Tuesday night that he would win the Republican presidential primary before the convention, but mathematically, Mitt Romney remains the frontrunner, political analyst Stephen Caliendo says.
Prolonged GOP Battle Gives Illinois Primary More Significance
Political experts differ a bit on whether Illinois’ Republican Primary is gaining in importance in the party’s struggle to find a Presidential nominee.
Election Board Chairman: Interest Still Lacking In Primary
The March 20 Illinois primary election is fast approaching, and so far, the head of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners says the campaign isn’t stirring much excitement among voters.
Illinois Moving Primary Election Back To March
After a failed, short-lived experiment, the primary election in Illinois this year will be held on March 20, nearly two months later than in 2008 and 2010.
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