Daily Herald Election Coverage
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Appellate court upholds trial court keeping Lake County Board candidate off ballotMar 17, 2026 11:43 am - The Democratic primary race for Lake County Board District 16 in the Round Lake area has taken another turn with an appellate court decision upholding an objection to remove Juan Beto Ruiz’ name from the ballot.
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What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floorMar 17, 2026 6:32 am - Legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump, who claims that passage of the bill will “guarantee the midterms” for his Republican Party in November.
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Lake County clerk’s office changes Lake Barrington polling placeMar 16, 2026 7:56 pm - Due to an ongoing gas leak resulting in no heat at the Lake Barrington Village Hall, it will not serve as an Election Day polling place on Tuesday, March 17, officials announced Monday.
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Voting today? Here’s how to do itMar 15, 2026 8:45 pm - Voters will decide Tuesday which candidates from the major political parties will advance to the general election in November for federal, state and county offices. Here is what you need to know to vote.
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Naperville Central student’s idea becomes Illinois bill addressing gender discrepancies in CPR trainingMar 14, 2026 5:18 pm - A Naperville Central High School senior, alongside state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, is leading a bill to normalize CPR protocol on women by requiring secondary schools to use female manikins or chest covers during CPR training.
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Kane treasurer candidate Scott Johansen says his campaign signs were damaged, stolenMar 14, 2026 3:12 pm - Scott Johansen, one of three candidates for Kane County treasurer in the March 17 Democratic primary, filed two police reports that allege his 4x4 campaign signs were damaged and stolen.
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Counting down to the primary: How open seats led to hot races across the suburbs, stateMar 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Of the dozens of political races Illinois voters will decide Tuesday, the most competitive don’t feature incumbents.
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Cook County Board president and assessor primaries among races to watch TuesdayMar 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Races for Cook County Board president and assessor as well as a few county board races in Lake County are among the local races to watch in Tuesday’s primary elections.
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The biggest change to voting in Republican election bill could become a burden for many US votersMar 14, 2026 8:53 am - Joshua Bogdan was born and raised in the United States. The only time the New Hampshire resident has left the country was for a day and a half in seventh grade, when he went to Canada to see Niagara Falls.
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Two-term incumbent faces party’s pick in Cook County assessor primaryMar 13, 2026 4:09 pm - Incumbent Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is facing a primary challenge from current Lyons Township Assessor Pat Hynes Tuesday.