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Primary Election Recap: Weiss Holds on in White County; Emery Wins ROE Superintendent Race

Tuesday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss has withstood an inspired effort from challenger Chris Pollard and according to unofficial results will win the White County Republican Primary. White County was the last to turn in numbers in our region not filing until after 10pm Tuesday... Read More.

Township Questioned Over Election, Health Coverage Hiccup

Wednesday, March 11 by Nicole Behnke

The most significant discussion at the Carmi Township meeting Tuesday night centered on road employee health insurance benefits. During the annual Township audit, an issue arose when it was revealed that a road department employee’s spouse had been included on the dental plan without proper... Read More.

No Election Today; We Know Who Will Appear on your March 17, 2026 Ballot Now Though

Tuesday, November 4 by Jc Tinsley

The field is set. While there’s no election today, we have the candidates finalized that will be showing up on your March 17th primary ballot. In White County, the only contested race will be for the Republican nomination for Sheriff. Incumbent Jordan Weiss and... Read More.

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Election Lawyers, Obama Alumni Renew Illinois Redistricting Reform Push

Tuesday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Article Summary Former federal officials are backing an effort to reform the state legislature’s redistricting process. Congressional districts would be unaffected. Illinois’ state Senate map gives a partisan advantage to Democrats, and its House map... Read More.

Election Results: White, Hamilton, and Gallatin Counties – April 1, 2025

Tuesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

Gallatin County results are in. With 11 of 11 precincts reporting, we have unofficial totals tabulated Tuesday night from the courthouse in Shawneetown. A total of 1,015 ballots have been counted out of 3,513 registered voters; good enough for just under 29% turnout. In contested... Read More.

Candidates for Hamilton County Election 2025

Tuesday, March 11 by Nicole Behnke

Hamilton County residents have a finalized ballot for the April 1st election. The excitement is palpable; while many positions are running unopposed, there are seventeen contested races. Four seats are up for grabs in the Hamilton County Unit 10 School District, with a diverse range... Read More.

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Consolidated Election Choices in Gallatin County

Friday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

A smaller pool than White County, but there will be some contested races voters will choose from in Gallatin County on April 1st. Among those contested, there include two village trustee races. In New Haven, voters will choose 3 of 5 choices including Terra... Read More.

White County Ballot Taking Shape with Nearly Two Dozen Contested Races in April 1 Consolidated Election

Friday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Ballots across the state are taking shape as county clerks and office staff prepare for the April 1st election. While general elections get most of the glory and mainstream media coverage, it’s consolidated elections where most of your day-to-day life is affected through the... Read More.

April 1st, 2025 Election Taking Shape with Petitions Filed

Wednesday, November 20 by Jc Tinsley

The field is set. Monday was the last day candidates could file petitions to run for office in the consolidated election coming up on April 1st, 2025. In Carmi, it’s a two man race for mayor with incumbent Jeff Pollard squaring off with challenger... Read More.

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Local General Election Results for Gallatin, White, Edwards, Hamilton, Wayne Counties

Wednesday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

The votes are in and while federal and state get all the glory in general elections, there were some impactful decisions made on the local level as well around the region. White County turned out to the tune of 72% with 7,118 of a... Read More.

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Primary Election Recap: Weiss Holds on in White County; Emery Wins ROE Superintendent Race

Township Questioned Over Election, Health Coverage Hiccup

No Election Today; We Know Who Will Appear on your March 17, 2026 Ballot Now Though

Election Lawyers, Obama Alumni Renew Illinois Redistricting Reform Push

Election Results: White, Hamilton, and Gallatin Counties – April 1, 2025

Candidates for Hamilton County Election 2025

Consolidated Election Choices in Gallatin County

White County Ballot Taking Shape with Nearly Two Dozen Contested Races in April 1 Consolidated Election

April 1st, 2025 Election Taking Shape with Petitions Filed

Local General Election Results for Gallatin, White, Edwards, Hamilton, Wayne Counties

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