State Sen. Kyle McCarter, R-Lebanon, drew some notable support when he announced his candidacy Wednesday. Among attendees were McCarter's predecessors, Frank Watson of Greenville and Duane Noland of Blue Mound, along with state Sen. Dale Righter of Mattoon, a member of the Senate GOP leaders…
As the first day to file nominating petitions approaches Oct. 26, more area residents are declaring their intentions to seek nomination in the Feb. 2 primary election for various offices.
Contenders in the race for the 4th Judicial Circuit have an opportunity to cement their chances at winning now that the seat has become vacant.
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State Sen. Dan Rutherford, who is running for state treasurer in 2010, visited Decatur last week to speak with the Illinois Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors Inc.
Illinois Senate President John J. Cullerton, D-Chicago, said during a visit to Decatur last week that he is open to placing a constitutional amendment dealing with reapportionment of congressional districts on the November 2010 ballot.
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