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Union organizer Brandon Johnson ahead of Cook County Commissioner Boykin

By AustinTalks | March 21, 2018

With all but 13 precincts reporting votes, the Oak Park incumbent was losing to Johnson, a union organizer and first-time candidate. The winning Democrat is expected to win this fall’s general election, as no Republican sought that party’s nomination in the predominantly Democrat district.

28th Ward

March primaries could secure power for West Side politicians

By T.J. Kremer III | December 9, 2015

State lawmakers won’t see much competition this election cycle, but committeemen races could get interesting now that the Nov. 30th filing deadline has passed.

Opinion

Austin activist questions ministers’ support of GOP candidates

By Dwayne Truss | October 16, 2014

Dwayne Truss explains why he thinks black pastors should not be endorsing Jim Oberweis for U.S. Senate and Bruce Rauner for governor.

News

Primary voters go to the polls Tuesday

By AustinTalks | March 17, 2014

Numerous races – including the open 1st District Cook County Board seat – appear on the March 18 ballot. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

News

Former congressional aide covets 1st District seat

By Reema Amin | March 14, 2014

Richard Boykin, former chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, touts his Capitol Hill experience in his quest to get elected to the Cook County Board.

News

Two-man face-off in 7th congressional district

By Austin Weekly News | January 7, 2012

Challenger Jacques Conway and incumbent Danny K. Davis talk to our partners at the Austin Weekly News. See what they said.

News

AustinTalks sits down with congressional candidate Mark Weiman

By Karl Klockars | October 29, 2010

Weiman is challenging Democrat incumbent Danny K. Davis in U.S. House District 7. Davis wasn’t available for an interview before the Nov. 2 election.

News

The Sounds of Austin debuts today

By Karl Klockars | October 19, 2010

Don’t miss our interview with Cook County Board candidate Ron Lawless, who’s challenging Commissioner Earlene Collins in District 1.

News

Candidates share views on finances, education

By Deborah Kadin | September 30, 2010

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 2nd general election is Tuesday.

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