Articles filed under County Elections

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  Haran drops out of Lake County court clerk race May 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Democratic Party nominee for Lake County circuit court clerk dropped out of the race Monday. In a post on her Facebook page, Cynthia Pruim Haran told followers the decision to withdraw came after "much thought, discussion and prayer."
  

   
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  Cook GOP chair won’t seek re-election, backs Palatine councilmanApr 6, 2012 12:00 AM
  Just eight months into his role, Cook County GOP Chairman Sig Vaznelis has announced he seek another term, backing instead a Palatine councilman who pledges to infuse the problem-fraught organization with energy and diversity.
  

   
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  Patlak victory not a matter of geography Mar 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak of Wheeling said Tuesday's primary election had nothing to do with a north/south "turf war" among county Republicans. He actually defeated his opponent, Palos Park resident Sean Morrison, in several south suburban townships, he said. Patlak will face another south suburban resident in November, when he squares off against Democrat Casey Griffin of Midlothian.
  

   
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  No complaint, so no action on Geneva mayor’s email ‘mistake’ Mar 19, 2012 12:00 AM
  It appears nothing more will be done regarding Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns' use of city email for his political campaign. Unless someone files a written, notarized complaint, the city's Ethics Commission can't investigate, a city legal consultant says.
  

   
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  Cook County Board of Review race a hot one for GOP Mar 16, 2012 12:00 AM
  The contentious primary battle for the District 1 seat on the Cook County Board of Review -- Wheeling incumbent Dan Patlak faces Palos Park challenger Sean Morrison -- has galvanized everyone from suburban political bloggers to the chair of the Illinois Republican Party.
  

   
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  Candidate criticizes coroner over Hanna case Mar 9, 2012 12:00 AM
  A Democratic candidate for Lake County coroner on Thursday criticized incumbent Artis Yancey for his statements about the Nov. 13 death of Darrin Hanna, which occurred following a violent confrontation with North Chicago police.
  

   
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  Mailing adds to mudslinging in board of review raceMar 9, 2012 12:00 AM
  A flier mailed out to voters by Sean Morrison, a candidate in the Cook County Board of Review primary, places a picture of his opponent, Wheeling resident Dan Patlak, next to recently indicted Cook County Commission William Beavers and claims that Patlak has been caught violating the law. Patlak called the flier "character assasination" and a "new low" in Morrison's campaign.
  

   
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  Newsletter irks DuPage board hopefulsMar 8, 2012 12:00 AM
  Some DuPage County Board hopefuls are crying foul over a county newsletter that was mailed to 300,000 households throughout DuPage. The candidates say the newsletter gives an unfair advantage to incumbent board members in March 20 primary races. Take a look at the newsletters and judge for yourself.
  

   
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  Lauzen's run for Kane chairman a test for Illinois GOPMar 5, 2012 12:00 AM
  State Sen. Chris Lauzen has been his own worst enemy in previous efforts to win elected office beyond his current seat. In his run for Kane County Board chairman, his toughest obstacle may be his willingness to be an enemy toward the leadership in his own party.
  

   
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  Q&A with Kane County Board challengers in 10th district: Susan Starrett and Tom Van Cleave Mar 1, 2012 12:00 AM
  Q&A with Susan Starrett and Tom Van Cleave, Republican candidates for District 10 of the Kane County Board of Trustees
  

   

• Yes to Elburn police pensions tax Feb 29, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Daily Herald recommends a yes vote on Elburn's proposal to establish a tax to pay police pensions.
  

   

• Patlak for Cook Board of Review, GOP Feb 28, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Daily Herald endorses Dan Patlak in the Republican primary for Cook County Board of Review, District 1.
  

   
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  Is Kane board candidate padding endorsements? Feb 28, 2012 12:00 AM
  Congressman Joe Walsh and former governor candidate Adam Andrzejewski aren't endorsing anybody in the 19th District race for Kane County. But you wouldn't know that to look at the website for Victor LaPorte, who is seeking the Republican nomination over Kurt Kojzarek, his 32-year-old opponent.
  

   

• Our choices for McHenry County Board seats Feb 27, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Daily Herald issues endorsements for McHenry County Board races in districts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  

   

• Yancey, Newton in Lake coroner’s race Feb 27, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Daily Herald endorses Artis Yancey, Democrat, and Steve Newton, Republican, for Lake County coroner.
  

   
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  Kane District 21 candidates differ on Longmeadow Pkwy. Feb 27, 2012 12:00 AM
  During a Daily Herald endorsement session, the candidates in the three-way Republican primary for Kane County’s 21st district got into a heated discussion over whether the long-awaited Longmeadow Parkway is necessary to ease traffic congestion up north.
  

   
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  Early voting for primary starts todayFeb 27, 2012 12:00 AM
  Voters eager to fulfill their civic duty can cast early ballots for the March 20 primary starting today through March 15. The past several weeks suburban officials have made special efforts to remind voters of the many ways to vote in the Republican and Democratic primaries.
  

   

• Our choices for seats on the DuPage County Board Feb 27, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Daily Herald announces endorsements in several open races for DuPage County Board.
  

   

• Munoz for Cook circuit court clerk Feb 27, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Daily Herald endorses reformer Rick Munoz over incumbent Dorothy Brown in the Democratic primary for Cook County Circuit Court clerk.
  

   
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  3 incumbents among the 5 vying for 4 spots Feb 27, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Republican candidates running for a spot on the McHenry County Board to represent District 5 include three incumbents, a school board president and a newcomer to politics. The district includes all of Dorr Township, parts of Grafton Township and a small section of Greenwood Township.