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Archive for Campaign 2012 – Page 2
The last day to an apply for an absentee ballot, (Vote from Home), to be received by the office of County Clerk & Recorder is March 15, 2012. Please ensure that if you wish to vote by mail, that you have your application to receive a ballot well in advance of the deadline to assure your ballot is delivered on time and is able to be postmarked no later than 12:00 midnight on March 19, 2012.
Voters interested in voting from home, or absentee must submit their application to vote, (download at www.dekalbclerk.com, or contact the office at 815.895.7147 ), on or before March 15, 2012.
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FULL Video of the DeKalb League of Women Voters Primary Election Debate that took place on March 8, 2012 at DeKalb’s City Hall Council Chambers in DeKalb, Illinois.
H/T to Mark Charvat for recording.
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The DeKalb City Council Chambers (200 South 4th; DeKalb) is the site of a televised candidates’ forum Thursday evening beginning at 6:30pm with a meet and greet session with the candidates. The event marks the official return of sorts for the League of Women Voters of DeKalb County to hosting local candidate forums. A well ran candidate forum was put together as a precursor by an unaffiliated chapter during the 2010 elections.
The question and answer session of the forum will be broadcast live on cable access Channel 14. Daily Chronicle Managing Editor Kate Schott is the moderator for the debate. Those who attend may submit questions of the candidates for consideration. League of Women Voters of DeKalb County chapter President Kay Shelton advised via press release that questions short enough to fit on a 3×5 card have a better chance of being chosen. (more…)
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The traditional period of Early Voting begins this Monday, February 27, 2012, and runs through March 15, 2012. This year, the Elections Office has expanded the Early Voting program to several off site locations (listed below).
Because of redistricting, voters should expect changes such as new boundaries and new candidates to choose from. Voters can confirm their voter registration, review their polling location options, and download their specific sample ballot at www.dekalbclerk.com and then click on “Elections”. For detailed directions, maps, locations, and times, visit www.dekalbclerk.com or contact the office at 815.895.7147 .
Voters wishing to take advantage of Early Voting can do so at the following locations:
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A change in format is something new for the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Candidate Night (tonight) at the Egyptian Theatre. In past events audience members would suggest questions for the candidates who would answer in a debate style. Because of the many variables involved in a primary election including a high number of uncontested races that system is difficult to implement. The new format includes a meet and greet session for one-on-one conversations and allows each candidate 6 minutes under the spotlight to discuss the issues and reasons they are seeking office. (more…)
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The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Candidates Night this Thursday, February 23rd, from 6pm-9pm at the Egyptian Theatre. There will be a Meet and Greet in the lobby from 6pm-7pm. All residents and businesses are invited to come hear from the candidates.
Candidates will be presenting their campaign platforms on stage. No questions will be presented to the candidates while on stage. Attendees will have opportunities to ask their questions one-on-one to candidates at the Meet and Greet or after their presentation and they have left the stage.
Primary Candidate Presentations on stage include: IL 14th and 16th Congressional District races, IL 35th State Senate District; IL 89th State Representative District; DeKalb County State’s Attorney; DeKalb County Board – District 6 and 11 races.
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