Saturday, August 30, 2014

Get Details Of Illinois Elections 2014

By Mattie MacDonald


America has very many states. Among the many is the state of Illinois. The special thing about this one in particular is that once again the members will be going to cast their votes later in the year, to be precise on the fourth of November. Among other seats for Illinois elections 2014, people have their eye on the senate seat as who is going to take it up for the coming term.

Earlier this year, primary elections were held. This was done only for those offices that needed to put candidates up for nomination. The main goal of this primary one is to cut down the number of candidates vying for a particular chair prior to the main polls and selecting representatives for different parties.

In Illinois, during the previous elections, a governor was not able to choose his deputy during the primary elections. This was a major disadvantage because it is human nature that not everyone gets along. In the event that the governor was made to work with someone who they did not see eye to eye on issues, then this became a major problem.

No matter where one is on the planet, if a close observation is made; it will be realized that this game called politics is just the same. The bigwigs have the same kind of behavior, there is always that one who will never give up on his seat and will stand over again to be elected.

In the various campaigns that were held, typical political behavior was portrayed. There are some contestants who grew cold feet and felt that they would not win hence they withdrew even before the voters had a chance to decide on whom they were going to choose. At the very end, it becomes like a game of survival for the fittest.

There is also this issue of the senate seat. This is among the most sought after because the senator is supposed to represent the state in the house. However, in the state of Illinois, this post has been occupied by the same individual for a very long time. This time round, there are speculations that he may still retain it due to his popularity amidst the people.

It is not a requirement that the voters be registered to any political party before such an individual; is allowed to vote. However, during the main nominations, those who are casting their votes are required to stand openly while voting and declare which political alliance he supports. The last day that a citizen is allowed to register to be able to cast a vote is seventh October.

Just like in any other major event like this one that takes place both in this state and all over the world, the process is expected to be free and fair. In the Illinois elections of 2014, only the candidates who end up winning the hearts of citizens, which is showed by the voting in the polls, are then fit to take up office. Any irregularities shall be dealt with seriousness.




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