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Madison County Clerk faces scrutiny after March election gaffes
by Randy Pierce • Madison County Clerk Linda Andreas, who was subject to bitter criticism from a precinct committeeperson in Granite City and her opponent in last month’s primary election, has addressed the matters they had referenced in questioning her capability to perform the responsibilities of her office. One of the issues brought forward by…
Read MoreUnofficial Madison County Election Results from March 17
From Madison County’s website: 191 out of 191 precincts reporting Ballots Cast 34,629 out of 192,535 registered voters Republican ballots – 16,602 Democratic ballots – 17,748 Non-partisan ballots – 279 Republican United State Senator Votes Casey Chlebek 9.44% 1,454 Don Tracy 44.01% 6,780 R. Cary Capparelli 9.91% 1,526 Pamela Denise Long 11.46% 1,766 Jimmy Lee…
Read MoreMadison County general primary election coming on March 17
by Randy Pierce • Only a handful of contested races exist in the general primary election that is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, but the listings of candidates on the separate Democratic and Republican ballots appear to set the stage for more that will occur this November. Erica Harriss of Glen Carbon is shown on…
Read MoreMadison County Clerk Linda Andreas highlights work to enhance election efficiency, streamline processes for voting and registration
Edwardsville — Madison County Clerk Linda Andreas is continuing efforts to improve elections and streamline the voting and registration processes for county residents. “The staff in this office always strives to better serve constituents, taxpayers and voters,” Andreas said. “Elections are a chief function of the County Clerk’s Office, and we do everything in our…
Read MoreLegal action filed against Triad School District over 2025 election mailer
by Randy Pierce • Keith Melton, who identified himself as a resident, taxpayer and voter in the Triad School District, has filed a legal complaint related to its dissemination of information leading to the passage of a referendum in the April 1 consolidated election. Represented by Collinsville attorney C. Catherine Demers, Melton alleges the school…
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