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Political money and outside ads heat Southern Illinois Supreme Court race
The state supreme court contest between Maag and Karmeier draws third party ad spending and calls for unbiased voter information. Billions in potential influence spark debate as groups push views on tort reform and medical issues while bar associations weigh involvement. Critics warn ads cloud candidate merit, while supporters say outside money helps voters learn about candidates.
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Whitley
Illinois
Karmeier
Schaafsma
Illinois State Bar Association
Illinois Bar
David Anderson
Supreme Court
Maag
and Karmeier
David Luechtefeld
Okanville
John Jackson
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Jackson
U.S. Supreme Court
West Frankfort
101St Airborne Division
Shriners Children’s Hospital
St. Louis
East St
Okawville
University of Illinois-Urbana
Nashville
Illinois Supreme Court
Byron House
Washington County
Judicial Circuit Court
Bond County Bar Association
Mount Vernon
Centralia
Rod Blagojevich
Kent Redfield
University of Ilinois- Springfield