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U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election
U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election

U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election United States Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Jeremy Peña will lead the efforts of his office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. AUSA…

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Cook County Clerk Yarbrough seeks to recruit veterans as election judges

Posted on October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Clerk Yarbrough seeks to recruit veterans as election judges
Cook County Clerk Yarbrough seeks to recruit veterans as election judges

Cook County Clerk Yarbrough seeks to recruit veterans as election judges Facing a critical shortage of election poll workers, Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough announced Tuesday that her office is launching a campaign to recruit military veterans to serve as Election Judges in the upcoming November Gubernatorial Election. The Clerk’s Office, which administers elections…

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Candidates, Judges and community leaders address AADC online rally

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Candidates, Judges and community leaders address AADC online rally
Candidates, Judges and community leaders address AADC online rally

Candidates, Judges and community leaders address AADC online rally Arab Americans encouraged to be fully engaged in the November 3, 2020 General Election and to make their voices heard by the candidates, local government officials, and the news media. The 3 hour online Zoom Annual Rally for Candidates hosted by the Arab American Democratic Club…

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Is Judge Demacopoulos seeking revenge against her critics?

Posted on October 15, 2020October 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Is Judge Demacopoulos seeking revenge against her critics?
Is Judge Demacopoulos seeking revenge against her critics?

Is Judge Demacopoulos seeking revenge against her critics? Anna Helen Demacopoulos, a Cook County Judge seeking retention criticized for having the highest number of rulings reversed, is allegedly lobbying against support of nonprofit voter education efforts regarding judicial retention. Issue trying to get revenge against her critics? By Ray Hanania Anna Helen Demacopoulos, a Cook…

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Aurelia Pucinski receives support for retention as Illinois Appellate Court justice

Posted on September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Aurelia Pucinski receives support for retention as Illinois Appellate Court justice
Aurelia Pucinski receives support for retention as Illinois Appellate Court justice

Aurelia Pucinski receives support for retention as Illinois Appellate Court justice Illinois Appellate Court Justice Aurelia Pucinski is seeking retention on the Tuesday, November 3, 2020 General Election ballot. Her Ballot number is 201 and she needs your support. This year’s ballot is going to be very long and difficult because of having so many…

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Change voting system so we can make better choices

Posted on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020 By Ray Hanania 5 Comments on Change voting system so we can make better choices
Change voting system so we can make better choices

Change voting system so we can make better choices Americans need to give the system of national elections a serious reconsideration and come up with a new system that doesn’t give certain states all fit weight in the election cycle. Before even half the states complete their primaries, the candidates are already chosen By Ray…

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Tammy Wendt to challenge Patlak at Cook County Board of Review

Posted on November 27, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tammy Wendt to challenge Patlak at Cook County Board of Review
Tammy Wendt to challenge Patlak at Cook County Board of Review

Tammy Wendt to challenge Patlak at Cook County Board of Review Palos Heights Attorney Tammy Wendt announced this week that she is running for the Democratic nomination for the 1st District Cook County Board of Review, a seat held by controversial Republican incumbent Dan Patlak. Wendt is a former Cook County State’s Attorney who has…

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Pawar gets endorsement of new Muslims group for Chicago Treasurer

Posted on February 13, 2019June 12, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pawar gets endorsement of new Muslims group for Chicago Treasurer
Pawar gets endorsement of new Muslims group for Chicago Treasurer

Pawar gets endorsement of new Muslims group for Chicago Treasurer New Muslim Political Organization makes its first endorsements in Chicago City-Wide Elections: Ameya Pawar for City Treasurer and Anna Valencia for City Clerk. The Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition also released its list of Muslims running for office in Chicago and the Chicagoland suburbs Today, on the first…

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Activists Vow to Continue Fight Against Illinois Voter Suppression

Posted on July 17, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Activists Vow to Continue Fight Against Illinois Voter Suppression
Activists Vow to Continue Fight Against Illinois Voter Suppression

Activists Vow to Continue Fight Against Illinois Voter Suppression Governor’s Veto Yet Another Reminder: Elections Matter Attention is now focused on the November elections and future legislation to secure elections and fight voter suppression, after Governor Rauner’s veto of SB 2273. The bill would have modified existing law to stop Illinois from sharing voter data…

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Governor vetos bill that would restrict interstate voting checks

Posted on July 17, 2018July 17, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Governor vetos bill that would restrict interstate voting checks
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Governor vetos bill that would restrict interstate voting checks Veto of Bill No.: SB 2273. Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner released the following statement in vetoing SB 2273 which would prohibit interstate checking of voter registration Today I veto Senate Bill 2273 from the 100th General Assembly, which would limit the State of Illinois to participation in…

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Judge Betar win’s nomination to serve on 13th Judicial District

Posted on March 26, 2018March 26, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Judge Betar win’s nomination to serve on 13th Judicial District
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Judge Betar win’s nomination to serve on 13th Judicial District Associate Judge Sam Betar III won the backing of voters on March 20, 2018 to represent the Democratic Party as their candidate for the 13th Judicial District in Cook County in the November 6, 2018 General Election. Judge Betar, one of the first Arab Americans…

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Early voting now open to Illinois residents

Posted on March 5, 2018March 17, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Early voting now open to Illinois residents
Early voting now open to Illinois residents

Early voting now open to Illinois residents For or the March 20, 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election, traditional Early Voting will take place March 5-19. Early Voting locations and hours can be found here. While some calendars suggest that the Early Voting period in Illinois may begin as early as February 8 ballots will not be available by…

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