The days leading up the the election, WTAX news reporters will provide canddiate profiles and Morning Newswatch Host Bob Murray will be doing debates with the candidates in contested races in Sangamon County. You can find that audio here.
Tuesday, October 23rd-Sangamon County Coroner Candidates:
Republican Cinda Edwards, the current Coroner and Democrat Jerry Curry.
Friday, October 25th, 2012-13th Congressional Candidates:
Democrat David Gill, Republican Rodney Davis and Independent John Hartman.
13th Congressional Debate sponsored by Citizens Club of Springfield, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and Newschannel 20 on Wednesday, October 24th.
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Monday, October 29th-96th State Representative District:
Democrat Dennis Shackelford, Republican Sue Scherer and Write-In Andrew Dambrauskas. This race is contested, but because two of the three candidates chose not to debate, we did not air one.
County Board Race District 17 between Republican incumbent John Fulgenzi and Democrat Jackie Hamilton.
Here's a feature on that race from WTAX's Alex Degman.
Tuesday, October 30th, 2012-Sangamon County State's Attorney:
Sangamon County District 11 race between Republican Mike Sullivan and Democrat Michael Ziri.
WTAX's Christian Spain has more.
WTAX's Christian Spain has more.
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012-Sangamon County Auditor:
Republican Paul Palazzolo and Democrat Chris Boyster
District 10 Sangamon County Board Candidates, Republican Jason Ratt and Democrat Steve Saunders.
WTAX's Alex Degman has more.
Thursday, November 1st, 2012-
Sangamon County Board District 28, Republican Catie Sheehan and Democrat Marilyn Mancini.
Sangamon County Board District 28, Republican Catie Sheehan and Democrat Marilyn Mancini.
Friday, November 2nd, 2012-Sangamon County Circuit Clerk:
Sangamon County Board District 15, Democrat Mike Crews and Republican Tim Krell.
Monday, November 5th, 2012
Sangamon County Board District 22, Republican Tim Moore and Democrat Tony DelGiorno.
7th Judicial Circuit Judge, Republican John Schmidt or Democrat Tim Londrigan