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Christopher Howick informs voters in Illinois House District 88 that Jill Blair isn’t the only candidate in race

BLOOMINGTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- With recent increased attention directed toward Democrat Jill Blair's declared intention to run for state representative in Illinois House District 88, Christopher Howick, a Libertarian from Bloomington who declared his candidacy on May 10, released a press statement citing that he was the first to declare for the contested seat in 2018. “I applaud Jill’s decision to stand and run against Republican Keith Sommer in District 88, however it needs to be noted that I have […]

todaySeptember 18, 2017 4

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Hail to the Mooch? Anthony Scaramucci is apparently mulling a run in 2020

NEW YORK (Heartland Newsfeed) -- “Have a few friends asked me to entertain the idea of running? The answer is yes. Have I ever seriously contemplated running and really analyzed it? And [then] said ‘hey I would like to run?’ The answer is absolutely no.” That’s Anthony Scaramucci explaining why he accused BuzzFeed of “fake news” on Friday after the website ran a story on how the famed “front-stabber” is considering running for office, whether it be mayor of New […]

todaySeptember 18, 2017 2

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Attorney General Lisa Madigan won’t seek new term in 2018

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Four-term Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said Friday she will not run for re-election in 2018, reversing plans announced earlier this summer. "I still have much work to do on many important issues, and I will continue to give my best to the people of Illinois and the office of attorney general every day through the end of my term in January 2019," Madigan, a 51-year-old Democrat, said in a statement. She said it's time "to […]

todaySeptember 16, 2017 19

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Bloomington native Steve Suess announces run for McLean County Board

BLOOMINGTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A Libertarian from Bloomington has announced plans to run for the McLean County Board. Steve Suess, a Libertarian candidate for McLean County Board's District 8. Steve Suess will run for a seat representing McLean County Board’s District 8, which includes parts of Bloomington, including downtown and the city’s west side. The seat is currently held by Democrat Paul Segobiano, who is running for re-election. Suess is a professor at Illinois State University and recently bought a […]

todaySeptember 11, 2017 52

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Galena man launches campaign against Cheri Bustos in 17th Congressional District

GALENA (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A second candidate for next spring's Republican primary has announced his intention to run for the 17th Congressional District, currently held by Democratic representative Cheri Bustos of Moline. 63-year old Bill Fawell, 63, a real estate broker from Galena, wants another shot at the seat with intention of getting on the ballot, following a write-in Libertarian candidacy in 2014. His experience from that election ensures his running as a Republican. “I learned exactly what Ron Paul found […]

todaySeptember 9, 2017 29

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Petition circulation period for underway for March 2018 primaries

HILLSBORO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Petition circulation for the March 20, 2018 primary election for Democratic and Republican candidates started Tuesday, according to Montgomery County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser. The ballot access campaign for both major parties began Tuesday morning and will continue until the filing period for nominating papers and petition signatures, which will be from Monday, November 24 through Monday, December 4. County offices to be nominated in the primary election includes: a two-year unexpired term for State's Attorney to […]

todaySeptember 6, 2017 2

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Montgomery County Treasurer Ron Jenkins will not seek a tenth term in 2018

HILLSBORO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The person who has held county office longer than anyone in Montgomery County's 196-year history announced that he will not seek a tenth term in office. Ron Jenkins, who has served as Montgomery County Treasurer since 1982, will have held the office for nine full terms–36 years–when he retires. "My desire is to retire at the end of this current term, which is Nov. 30, 2018," Jenkins said. "I took office on Dec. 1, 1982, and […]

todayAugust 2, 2017 3

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Biden deflects question on 2020 run

Eric DuVall, United Press International Writer NEW YORK, N.Y. (UPI) -- Former Vice President Joe Biden deflected a question about whether he will run for president in 2020, saying instead his focus is on helping elect a Democratic Congress next year. Biden publicly weighed a difficult decision about whether to enter the Democratic primary dominated by Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders in the immediate aftermath of the death of his son, Beau Biden, from brain cancer in 2015. Biden ultimately opted not to run, citing the strain […]

todayJuly 22, 2017 3

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Brian Shields announced run for New Hampshire state representative seat

DOVER, N.H. (Heartland Newsfeed) — Another Ward 1 resident has declared his candidacy to fill the state representative seat that was vacated last month with a resignation. Brian Shields, an active member of the Libertarian Party, announced his intention to file for the special election as a Libertarian to fill the seat held by Isaac Epstein before he resigned last month. “I’m looking forward to this election,” Shields said in a statement. “Ward 1 hasn’t had a real choice for […]

todayJuly 22, 2017 5

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