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* The Daily Herald now owns a dozen newspapers in southern Illinois, so Mike Riopell has to work even harder than he already did…

Democratic state Rep. John Bradley of Marion and Republican Dave Severin of Benton will fight their campaign for Illinois House alone.

Libertarian candidate Scott Schluter of Marion was removed from the race, as was Tea Party candidate Robert Harner of Pittsburg, according to state campaign records. […]

The Illinois State Board of Elections decided in both cases that the candidates didn’t have enough petition signatures to get on the November ballot. […]

And independent Dan Silver of Alto Pass was removed in his bid to run for Illinois House against Republican Rep. Terri Bryant of Murphysboro and Democratic challenger Marsha Griffin of Jonesboro.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Aug 31, 16 @ 9:41 am

Comments

And the 2 party lock may be the biggest crime of all. You have the right to choose! Sorta, but not really.

Comment by Shemp Wednesday, Aug 31, 16 @ 10:59 am
Why doesn’t this surprise me.

Comment by blue dog dem Wednesday, Aug 31, 16 @ 11:50 am
So the decision in the David Gill case does not seem to have made any difference. Is there any expectation that they will similarly sue the Board of Elections?

Comment by Mr. Smith Wednesday, Aug 31, 16 @ 3:22 pm