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Get Details Of Illinois Elections 2014

By Mattie MacDonald


This is among the many states of the United States of America. The specific date on which these elections will be done is on the fourth of November which is late this year. All the executive officers of this state will be up for Illinois elections 2014. One of the most important seats which is the senate seat will also be up for competition among the various politicians who will be contesting.

Not everyone is fit to stand to be elected. One must first belong to a registered political party. Here, he must ensure that he gathers majority of votes from the house members so that he can be a representative of this house in the main elections. All the other parties are supposed to do the same. The significance of this stage is to cut down the high number of people that want to vie.

Unlike the earlier times, this time round the laws that pertain elections have slightly changed. In the past, during the primary stage, both the governor and his assistant were selected by the citizens then they were made to run together during the final round. This time, the governor is allowed to choose their running mate once they are nominated.

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.

The expectations of people this year are not different; they expect those who are handling the voting process to do it with at most sincerity so as to avoid election irregularities like rigging. It is not only the people of this state who are watching but the whole world is upon them, looking closely to see how they conduct themselves.




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