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McSweeney abandons appeal of ballot decision Aug 14, 2012 12:00 AM
David McSweeney, the Republican candidate vying for the 52nd House District, announced he won't appeal the Illinois State Board of Elections' decision allowing his opponent, independent Dee Beaubien of Barrington Hills, to remain on the Nov. 6 ballot.
McSweeney appealing ballot decision in court Aug 8, 2012 12:00 AM
After the Illinois State Board of Elections ruled this week that independent candidate Dee Beaubien can stay on the ballot in her bid for the Barrington-area 52nd House District seat, Republican opponent David McSweeney said he'll appeal the case in the courts.
Beaubien not counting on House Republicans for support Aug 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Independent Dee Beaubien, running against David McSweeney for the 52nd House District seat, is touting support from a long list of Republicans, Democrats and community leaders. But absent from the list are any of the House Republicans she'd be working with if elected.
McSweeney out-raising, outspending Beaubien in 52nd House District race Jul 17, 2012 12:00 AM
GOP candidate David McSweeney, whose primary race was the third most expensive in the state, shows no signs of slowing down his fundraising efforts. The Barrington Hills financial consultant is raising and spending about four times the amount as independent candidate Dee Beaubien.
Beaubien's candidacy in 52nd House race challenged Jul 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Republican David McSweeney is challenging the petitions of independent candidate Dee Beaubien in the 52nd House District race. He's claiming that Beaubien is ineligible to run as an independent because she signed petitions for twoGOP candidates.
Dee Beaubien announces independent run for 52nd House District Apr 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Saying she doesn't believe Republican candidate David McSweeney shares the political philosophies of her late husband, former state Rep. Mark Beaubien, Dee Beaubien announced Monday she plans to run as an independent for the 52nd District state House seat.
Beaubien’s widow to announce House run Apr 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Dee Beaubien, widow of late Republican state Rep. Mark Beaubien of Barrington Hills, will announce her intention Monday to run as an independent in the 52nd District state representative race against Republican nominee David McSweeney of Barrington Hills. The announcement is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Jewel Tea Pavilion in Citizens Park, 511 Lake Zurich Road in Barrington.
Dee Beaubien thinking about House run Apr 5, 2012 12:00 AM
Dee Beaubien, wife of the late Republican state Rep. Mark Beaubien of Barrington Hills, is considering a run for Illinois House as an independent, she said late Thursday. "Considering is the correct word," Beaubien said.
Images: Primary Day in the Suburbs Mar 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Images of primary election day in the suburbs. Highlighted are the suburban congressional races, including districts 8, 10, and 11. Also featured are state legislative races as well as county board races.
McSweeney wins three-way 52nd House District primaryMar 20, 2012 12:00 AM
In a close and hard-fought race, Barrington Hills financial consultant David McSweeney edged state Rep. Kent Gaffney and Tea Partyer Danielle Rowe in the three-way 52nd House District GOP primary. "I'm very happy and humbled and look forward to representing the people of the district as an independent conservative," McSweeney said.
Voters have many choices in Lake County Mar 18, 2012 12:00 AM
With several incumbents deciding not to run, Lake County voters will have an array of candidates to choose from in Tuesday's primary. High profile races include state's attorney, where there is not an incumbent on the ballot for the first time since 1968.
A look at Fox Valley’s hottest racesMar 18, 2012 12:00 AM
From Congress to the General Assembly to county boards and even circuit clerks, there are plenty of hot races in the northern Fox Valley to vote in on Tuesday.
Gaffney, McSweeney take to TV airwaves in 52nd House race Mar 8, 2012 12:00 AM
In a move that remains relatively uncommon in state House races, especially in a primary season, state Rep. Kent Gaffney and challenger David McSweeney have taken to the TV airwaves to gain favor among Republican voters in the 52nd House District. Meanwhile, Tea Party candidate Danielle Rowe is utilizing social media and other targeted approaches to make the most of her more limited resources.
Rowe said she erred in disclosing 2001 arrest Mar 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Danielle Rowe said she responded sincerely, and what she thought to be truthfully, when she disclosed an 11-year-old arrest on her Daily Herald candidate questionnaire. The 52nd House District GOP candidate wrote that she slapped her sister during a heated argument, but that charges were dropped. But court records show she received one-year supervision and a $342 fine for misdemeanor battery.
52nd House District candidates differ on how far pension reform should go Feb 28, 2012 12:00 AM
The three Republican candidates in the 52nd House District primary race all point to pension reform as key to a long-term budget solution in Illinois, but state Rep. Kent Gaffney, David McSweeney and Danielle Rowe differ on how far legislation should go.
Gaffney for House District 52, GOP Feb 24, 2012 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald endorses Kent Gaffney for the Republican state House 52nd District seat.
Bill Peterson endorses Gaffney in 52nd Feb 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Letter to the editgor: Former state Sen. William Pterson of Long Grove has words of praise for Kent Gaffney. "I served as chairman of the Senate Revenue Committee for many years and know how well Kent was respected by all involved in the budget process," Peterson writes. "His experience and record ... make Kent the right choice to continue serving the 52nd district."
Second-chance candidates get their shot on March 20 Feb 15, 2012 12:00 AM
The suburban primaries include former candidates for Congress Jim Oberweis and David McSweeney, making bids for the statehouse, as well as former Congressional candidates Tammy Duckworth and Bill Foster making another bid in different districts. What did they learn from their earlier bids, and how has that shaped their approach to their current campaigns?
McSweeney far outspending 52nd District House opponents Gaffney, Rowe Feb 14, 2012 12:00 AM
If the three-way GOP primary race for the 52nd District House seat were solely based on fundraising, David McSweeney’s victory on March 20 would be all but locked up. In the fourth quarter of 2011, the Barrington Hills financial consultant collected more than $143,000, compared to $33,780 for state Rep. Kent Gaffney and $790 for challenger Danielle Rowe, according to Illinois State Board of Elections filings. His opponents say they're not worried.
52nd District GOP candidates share focus on finances Feb 8, 2012 12:00 AM
The three-way GOP primary for the 52nd District House seat formerly held by Mark Beaubien of Barrington features candidates who boast very different backgrounds, but share similar sentiments on the dire state of Illinois' finances. State Rep. Kent Gaffney, appointed last June after Beaubien's death, faces challenges from David McSweeney and Danielle Rowe.