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Knox County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

Municipal officials in Knox County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

By Galesburg Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

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Illinois 17th Congressional District candidate: 'Unfortunately, last night, we did not get the results we were hoping for'

Illinois 17th Congressional District candidate Judge Joe McGraw acknowledged the election results in a November 6 Facebook post, stating, "Our campaign gave voice to tens of thousands of Illinoisans who are sick of watching politicians stack the...

By Galesburg Reporter | Nov 13, 2024

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State Representative Dan Swanson: 'Protect yourself from these dangerous ticks'

By Galesburg Reporter | Nov 1, 2024

State Representative Dan Swanson urged his constituents to be vigilant about ticks, advising them to treat their clothes with Permethrin and their skin with a repellent when engaging in outdoor activities such as hunting, hiking, or fishing.

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Illinois' 17th Congressional District candidate: 'President Biden just called half of Americans “garbage”. '

By Galesburg Reporter | Oct 31, 2024

Illinois' 17th Congressional District candidate Joe McGraw highlighted comments from President Joe Biden in an October 29 Facebook post, stating, "These are the people that make up our community here in IL-17."

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State Rep. Dan Swanson: 'I am honored to have received the 2023-2024 Champion of Free Enterprise Award'

By Galesburg Reporter | Oct 13, 2024

Rep. Dan Swanson highlighted a local business in an October 10 Facebook post, stating, "Thank you to Marshalltown Hammer at the Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Company for hosting us Wednesday morning as we honor manufacturing businesses in October."

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Illinois 17th Congressional District candidate: 'Early voting kicks off across most of Illinois today'

By Galesburg Reporter | Sep 28, 2024

Illinois 17th Congressional District candidate Judge Joe McGraw shared information about voting, stating, "Early voting kicks off across most of Illinois today," in a Sept. 26 Facebook post.

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Illinois 17th Congressional District candidate: 'Millennials deserve the same opportunities to buy a home’

By Galesburg Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Illinois 17th Congressional District candidate Judge Joe McGraw commented on the housing market in a Sept. 21 Facebook post, stating, "If everyday Americans can keep a budget, so can Congress."

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Illinois 17th Congressional District candidate: 'FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION'

By Galesburg Reporter | Sep 16, 2024

Judge Joe McGraw discussed Illinois' economic growth, stating, "When it comes to fighting for working families, tackling inflation, bringing back our manufacturing jobs, and supporting farmers, FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION," in a Sept. 12 Facebook post.

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Illinois 17th Congressional District candidate: 'Bidenomics has been a failure from the start and it belongs in the trash'

By Galesburg Reporter | Jun 20, 2024

Illinois 17th Congressional District candidate Joe McGraw criticized Bidenomics in a June 17 Facebook post, saying the President's family, donors, or "special interests" are benefiting from the economy while it fails to help the American people. He called it a "failure" that "belongs in the trash."

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Raritan: Precinct Raritan

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Galesburg Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 139 voters in Central Township of Raritan: Precinct Raritan cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Central Township of Media: Precinct Media during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Galesburg Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 196 voters in Central Township of Media: Precinct Media cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Rozetta: Precinct Rozetta

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 18, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Galesburg Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 144 voters in Central Township of Rozetta: Precinct Rozetta cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How did Central Township of Biggsville: Precinct Biggsville residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 18, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Galesburg Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 276 voters in Central Township of Biggsville: Precinct Biggsville cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Central E Township of Gladstone: Precinct Gladstone 1 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 17, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Galesburg Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 260 voters in Central E Township of Gladstone: Precinct Gladstone 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Lomax: Precinct Lomax

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 17, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Galesburg Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 369 voters in Central Township of Lomax: Precinct Lomax cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How did Central NE Township of Oquawka: Precinct Oquawka 2 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 16, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Galesburg Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 605 voters in Central NE Township of Oquawka: Precinct Oquawka 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Terre Haute: Precinct Terre Haute

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 16, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Galesburg Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 126 voters in Central Township of Terre Haute: Precinct Terre Haute cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Central SW Township of Oquawka: Precinct Oquawka 1 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Galesburg Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 249 voters in Central SW Township of Oquawka: Precinct Oquawka 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Carman: Precinct Carman

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Galesburg Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 128 voters in Central Township of Carman: Precinct Carman cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Stronghurst: Precinct Stronghurst

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 14, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Galesburg Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 467 voters in Central Township of Stronghurst: Precinct Stronghurst cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.