Editorial | Primary election shaping up as much ado about little
Early voting already is underway in Champaign and Illinois’ other 101 counties as the March 19 primary election approaches.
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Early voting already is underway in Champaign and Illinois’ other 101 counties as the March 19 primary election approaches.
Monday afternoon’s deadline came and went without any candidates filing to run against Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz, Auditor George Danos or Circuit Clerk Susan McGrath.
Filing petitions in Champaign County on the first day were three incumbent countywide office holders, county Auditor George Danos, Circuit Clerk Susan McGrath and State’s Attorney Julia Rietz, all Democrats.
With Duane Northrup (pictured) leaving officer next week, chief deputy coroner Steve Thuney will serve as Champaign's interim coroner. After that, he'd like the job permanently and plans to run
They include Laurie Brauer, currently a deputy coroner in Champaign County, and Champaign funeral home owner Seon Williams.