Predictions Lean Toward Bleyer In 56th Race Uncertain
In the 56th District Democratic primary the race centers on Frank Bleyer Carbondale merchant endorsed by party leaders and Dean Hammack Pinckneyville former state representative. Incumbent John Gilbert Republican is unopposed. Local chairs project a light turnout that favors the endorsed candidate though Hammack could pull Perry County and St. Clair County remains uncertain. The new district spans Jackson Randolph Monroe Alexander Perry Union Washington and part of St. Clair with Jackson County seen as pivotal.
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Tony Stevens
Southern Illinoisan
Frank Bleyver
Carbondale
Dean Hammack
Pinckneyville
Bleyer
John G. Gilbert
Gilbert
Hammack
Jackson County
Hubert Goforth
Goforth
Perry County
Bert Rednour
Rednour
Randolph County
John T. Lemon
Union County
Ford Ballard
St. Clair County
Jackson
Randolph
Monroe
Alexander
Perry
Union
Washington
St. Clair
Fayetteville
New Athens
Marissa
Obernuefemann
Taylor
Shiloh Valley
Holloway
Mike Qualls
Paul Powell
Roy Curtis Small
Harrisburg
Powell
Illinois
Small
Curtis Small
Ziegler
Mond Montgomery
Howard D. Howell
Carterville
C L. McCormick
Vienna
Gale Williams
Murphysboro
Joe Cruse
Williamson
Johnson
Pope
Gallatin
Hardin
Pulaski
Massac
Choate
Sanders
McCormick and Williamson
McCormick
Williams
Cruse
Montgomery
Howell
Incumbents Favored in 57th District Primaries
Mary Reifschneider notes incumbents favored in the 57th District races for the Illinois House. Republican hopefuls are Cunningham, Young, and Springer while Democrats Holloway, Oberneufemann, and Taylor seek renomination. Voter turnout and name recognition influence contest dynamics ahead of the June 14 primary.
Pre-Election Roundup in Jackson County Primary Contest
Jackson County Democrats have one contested race in Tuesdays primary with Louis Russell, Murphysboro barber, and Thornton Bellm, former Murphysboro postmaster and state license investigator. Support reportedly favored Bell but denied by party leaders. Low voter interest tied to June primary date and off year, farmers in early work, and no top-ticket races. Absentee ballots total just over 100 as of Saturday.
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Jackson County
Louis Russell
Murphysboro
Thornton Bellm
Secretary of State’s Office
Bell
Sanders
Miller
Herrin Democrats
Fred A. Henderson
John McVey
McVey
Henderson
Herrin
Observers See Grindle Leading 57th Senate Bid
Democratic field centers on Grindle in the 57th District race covering Williamson Franklin Saline Gallatin Johnson Pope Hardin Massac Pulaski White. Ziegler faces weak party backing while Small builds late momentum and a pro revenue tax stance could hurt Grindle.
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Williamson
Franklin
Saline
Gallatin
Johnson
Pope
Hardin
Massac
Pulaski
White
Franklin County
Grindle
Small
Ziegler
James LaVern Sanders
West Frankfort
Williamson County
Omer Sanders
Odds Favor Humphrey in Williamson County Sheriff Primary
Voters face a tight race with four main candidates William Humphrey Rex Rowland Earl Long and Lonnie Priest leading in a Democratic sheriff contest in Williamson County. Humphrey holds west side support labor endorsements and strong history in Herrin while Rowland and Priest push east side and Marion votes. Campaign spending is high with billboards bumper stickers and posters common across the county.
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Linoisan
Williamson County
William Humphrey
Herrin
Rex Rowland
Paulton
Earl Long
Johnston City
Lonnie Priest
Marion
Guy Baker Jr
Herman White
Humphrey
Rowland
Priest
East Side
Baker
Herrin Trades Council
International Association of Machinists
Carpenters
Long
Carl Miller
West Side
Carterville
Fred Henderson
John McVey
Incumbents Lead In Illinois 59th House Primary Soundings
Political surveys in the 59th Illinois House District show incumbents likely to prevail in the primary with a light turnout. Democrats Choate and Sanders lead, while Republicans McCormick and Williams are favored for the GOP nominations. Ten counties across Jackson to Massac compose the district, making campaigning broad and challenging.
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D. G. Schumacher
Illinois
Williamson race eyes Miller as Fallon challenges for treasurer
Williamson County Democrats face a grim question as Sheriff Carl Miller seeks treasurer against newcomer Ethel Fallon of Marion. Fallon, backed by party chair Omer Sanders, leverages her women voters and long service on the tuberculosis sanatorium board.
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Mike Qualls
Carl Miller
Williamson County
Miller
Ethel Fallon
Marion
Williamson County Tuberculosis Sanatorium Board
Williamson County Democratic Women’s Organization
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Young Or Springer
Young
Springer
Ners
Russell, Bellm
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Elmer Jenkins
Benton
John Heaton
Mitchell
Jenkins
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Heaton
Orville Hodge
Dee Rodd
Sheriff’s Office
Billy Bearden
The
Domino Club
Rt. 37
Bearden
State Building
County Relief Administration
Lonnie
New Virginia
Clyde L. Choate
Anna
House
William Ray
Democratic
Lee Herrin
Sheriff's
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Lawrenceville
Ilinois Veterans’ Administration
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