Election: What’s on the ballot for Galesburg and Knox County residents Nov. 8?
GALESBURG — Voters will elect candidates to local offices, like county sheriff and judge, as well as various state and federal positions, like governor and state senator, during the midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Here’s everything you need to know about where you can vote and who will be on the ballot.
VOTING
Polling places will open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. in Galesburg on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
If you already know what number precinct you are located in, here are your polling places for Galesburg residents:
Precincts 1-3: First Church of God, 1080 Harrison St. (309-343-2179)
Precinct 4: Faith United Methodist Church, 876 E. Knox St. (309-343-8805)
Precincts 5-6: Knox County Farm Bureau, 180 S. Soangetaha Rd. (309-342-2036)
Precincts 7-0 and 7-1: First Church of Nazarene, 1501 Webster St. (309-342-9012)
Precinct 8: Faith United Methodist Church, 876 E. Knox St. (309-343-8805)
Precinct 9: First Church of Nazarene, 1501 Webster St. (309-342-9012)
Precinct 10: United Way - Knox County, 1215 Monmouth Blvd. (309-343-4434)
Precincts 11-12: First Baptist Church, 169 S. Cherry St. (309-342-0149)
Precincts 13-14: Bethel Baptist Church - Gym, 1196 N. Academy St. (309-342-3166)
Precinct 15: First Baptist Church, 169 S. Cherry St. (309-342-0149)
Precincts 16-17: Bethel Baptist Church - Learning Center, 1196 N. Academy St. (309-342-3166)
Precinct 18: Grace Anglican Church - Thrift Store, 151 E Carl Sandburg Dr. (309-344-1566)
Precinct 19: Bethel Baptist Church - Gym, 1196 N. Academy St. (309-342-3166)
Precinct 20: Grace Anglican Church - Fellowship Hall, 151 E Carl Sandburg Dr. (309-344-1566)
If you do not know what precinct you are located in, you can visit the city of Galesburg's website at www.ci.galesbrg.il.us and hover over the "Residents" tab at the top of the website.
From there, a menu will drop down and you can click the "Polling Places" tab under the "Election Office" section. The "Precinct Lookup" tool will tell you what your precinct and polling location is if you plug in your name, birthday and address.
If you still have questions, the phone number for Galesburg's Board of Elections is (309-345-3660).
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION
Tuesday's ballot will include a question as to whether voters would support an amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution.
As phrased on the ballot, the proposed amendment would add a new section to the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution that "would guarantee workers the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively and to negotiate wages, hours, and working conditions, and to promote their economic welfare and safety at work. The new amendment would also prohibit from being passed any new law that interferes with, negates, or diminishes the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively over their wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and workplace safety."
Voting yes would add this Section 25 to Article I of the Illinois Constitution. Not voting on this proposed amendment may be the equivalent of a negative vote as the amendment will become effective if approved by either three-fifths of those voting on the question or a majority of those voting in the election.
That being said, people are not requires to cast their vote either in favor or in opposition of the proposed amendment.
COUNTY RACES
Knox County Sheriff
In the race for Knox County sheriff, people can either vote for the Republican candidate Jack Harlan or the Democratic candidate James Robertson.
Knox County Clerk/Recorder
In the race for Knox County clerk and recorder, people can either vote for the Republican candidate Scott G. Erickson or Democratic candidate Tracy Thierry-Robertson.
Knox County Treasurer
In the race for Knox County treasurer, people can either vote for the Republican candidate Janet Windish or the Democratic candidate Robin E. Davis.
Knox County Board
In the race to represent District 1 on the County Board, people can vote for more than one candidate but not more than three of the following five candidates: Republican Anthony R. Weiss, Republican Mary McGunnigal, Democrat Cheryl L. Nache, Democrat Darla Krejci and Democrat Amanda Smith.
In the race to represent District 2 on the County Board, people can vote for more than one candidate but not more than three of the following six candidates: Republican Robert “Bob” Bondi, Republican Stephen Johnson, Republican Brent A. Zhorne, Democrat Greg “Chops” Bacon, Democrat David L. Amor and Democrat Erin I. Pugh.
In the race to represent District 3 on the County Board, people can vote for more than one but not more than three of the following five candidates: Republican Samuel F. Larson, Republican Dale A. Jacobs, Democrat Kimberly Thierry and Democrat Samuel Cohen.
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JUDICIAL
Knox County Ninth Circuit Court Judge
In the race for the judge of the ninth circuit court of Knox County, people can either vote for the Republican candidate Ken Hogan or the Democratic candidate David M. Hansen.
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Knox County Ninth Circuit Court Judge retention
There are two judges in Knox County that people can vote to retain in office as judge of the ninth judicial circuit court. The two judges are not running against each other, the sole question is whether they should be retained in their present office.
The first judge people will vote "yes" or "no" to retain is Heidi A. Benson. The second judge people will vote "yes" or "no" to retain is Raymond A. Cavanaugh.
STATE RACES
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
In the race for the governor and lieutenant governor of Illinois, people can either vote for the Republican duo Darren Bailey and Stephanie Trussell, the Democratic duo JB Pritzker and Julian Stratton or the Libertarian duo Scott Schluter and John Phillips.
Attorney General
In the race for the attorney general of Illinois, people can either vote for the Republican candidate Thomas G. DeVore, the Democratic candidate Kwame Raoul or the Libertarian candidate Daniel K. Robin.
Secretary of State
In the race for Illinois’ secretary of state, people can either vote for the Republican candidate Dan Brady, the Democratic candidate Alexi Giannoulias or the Libertarian candidate Jon Stewart.
Comptroller
In the race for the comptroller of Illinois, people can either vote for Republican candidate Shannon L. Teresi, the Democratic candidate Susana A. Mendoza or the Libertarian candidate Deidre McCloskey.
Treasurer
In the race for the treasurer of Illinois, people can either vote for the Republican candidate Tom Demmer, the Democratic candidate Michael W. Frerichs or the Libertarian candidate Preston Nelson.
CONGRESSIONAL RACE
Representative in Congress, 17th District
In the race to represent Illinois’ 17th congressional district, people can either vote for the Republican candidate Esther Joy King or the Democratic candidate Eric Sorensen.
LEGISLATIVE RACE
State Senator, 36th District
In the race to represent Illinois’ 36th legislative district, people can either vote for the Republican candidate Mike Thoms or the Democratic candidate Michael W. Halpin.
REPRESENTATIVE RACE
Representative in the General Assembly, 71st District
In the race to represent the 71st representative district of the Illinois General Assembly, people can either vote for the Republican candidate Dan Swanson or the Democratic candidate Christopher Demink.
FEDERAL RACE
U.S Senator
In the race for United States Senator, people can either vote for the Republican candidate Kathy Salvi, the Democrat candidate Tammy Duckworth or the Libertarian candidate Bill Redpath.
This article originally appeared on Galesburg Register-Mail: Election: What’s on the ballot for Galesburg IL, Knox County Nov. 8?
