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Illinois Supreme Court justice could face retention battle
4/8/2010 5:49 AM By Andrea Holecek

Kilbride

The demise of medical malpractice reform and the upcoming battle over legislative redistricting could factor into a key Illinois Supreme Court retention race in November.

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Mudge and Matoesian fund-raiser asking $150 per ticket
7/22/2010 10:00 AM By Ann Knef
Even though he faces no opposition in November's general election, candidate for Madison County circuit judge Bill Mudge said there are costs associated with being on the ballot.
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Madison County Treasurer Frank Miles (D) opened a campaign office at 216 St. Louis St. in Edwardsville last Saturday. Pictured in the photo: In addition to a group of volunteers; pictured are, beginning in the center left to the right: Madison County Sheriff Bob Hertz, Treasurer Frank Miles (below Frank is his son, Andrew); Granite City Clerk Judy Whitacker, Madison County Circuit Clerk and Madison County Democratic Party Chairman Matt Melucci, and on the far right of picture is Edwardsville Ward 4 Alderman Jeanette Mallon.

Miles opens campaign office
6/22/2010 3:31 PM

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Plummer tops Murphy in Lt. Governor race
2/5/2010 12:00 PM By Ann Knef
Republican Jason Plummer of Edwardsville edged out rival State Sen. Matt Murphy in the GOP primary by 4,722 votes.
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A depiction of Republican candidate for governor Kirk Dillard as an "Obama twin" is making the email rounds. No campaign is claiming responsibility for the piece.

'Nasty' campaigning comes to a close: Governor's race up for grabs
2/1/2010 3:46 PM By Ann Knef
On the eve of the Illinois primary election, voter opinion in the Metro-East shows a lack of consensus in the race for governor, according to a random survey taken today.
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Dudley

Dudley announces run for 51st district state senate seat
1/25/2010 12:32 PM By Amelia Flood
A Macon County board member has announced his run for the 51st state senate seat.
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Dillard

GOP gubernatorial hopefuls tout tort reform
1/21/2010 12:49 PM By Ann Knef
GOP gubernatorial candidate Kirk Dillard, state senator from Hinsdale, got a boost from prominent civil justice reform advocate Ed Murnane today in Edwardsville.
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Mudge

Unopposed judicial candidates assured victory in Madison, St. Clair counties
1/6/2010 9:42 AM By Ann Knef
In less than one month, the Illinois primary election will determine whose campaigns will carry on to the all-important November 2010 general election in a slew of statewide and local races.
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Proft

Proft says tax cuts, spending freeze is way to lead Illinois
12/22/2009 4:12 PM By Ann Knef
Six weeks to go before the Illinois primary election, Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Proft may lag in the polls, but he believes the political landscape will undergo dramatic shifts before voters make up their minds.
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Kay

Candidate profile: Dwight Kay wants balanced budget, job growth
11/11/2009 11:15 AM By Amelia Flood
This piece contains excerpts from an interview conducted by the Madison County Record with Dwight Kay, who has announced his intention to run for state representative in the 112th District against Rep. Jay Hoffman.
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Correction: Lisa Ciampoli announces run for County Board District 25
11/4/2009 10:18 AM By Staff Reports
Collinsville city council woman Lisa Ciampoli has filed election papers to run for Madison County Board in District 25. The distric includes the northern part of Collinsville and the Arlington/Pontoon Beach areas east of Granite City.
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