The Election File Voters & Issues

Daley: 'There's Nothing Wrong With Earmarks'

A certain project in Chicago prompted some of Illinois' top politicians to praise the use of earmarks today.

Posted on 5.23.2008

Chicago Clinton Supporters Giving Money to Keep Her Campaign Going

Supporters of New York U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton's campaign are turning out today for former President Bill Clinton's fund-raiser in Chicago.

Posted on 5.22.2008

Steel Issues in Indiana Primary

As Indiana's big election looms closer, steelworkers in Northwest Indiana want to know what the candidates can do to protect their jobs.

Posted on 4.30.2008

Students Weigh in on Lowering the Voting Age

Teenagers tells us how they feel about the possibility of the voting age being lowered to 17.

Posted on 3.5.2008

14th District Race Gets Expensive

Campaign finance guru Cindi Canary tells us more about the Republican Party's efforts in the 14th District.

Posted on 3.5.2008

Panelists: Obama Not Answer to Race Problems

A panel talks about race and gender in the presidential election.

Posted on 2.26.2008

Delayed Openings at Some Polling Places

Some voters found their pollings places didn't open on time.

Posted on 2.5.2008

Presidential Primary Brings Voters to Polls

Primary voter turnout is expected to be high today.

Posted on 2.5.2008

South Suburban Voters Head to the Polls

An update from a south suburban polling place.

Posted on 2.5.2008

Some Polling Places Open Late

Some polling places may have to stay open late.

Posted on 2.5.2008

Weather Could Affect Voter Turnout

Weather conditions could have an effect on voter turnout.

Posted on 2.5.2008

Indiana's Super Envy

It's Super Tuesday in Illinois, but it's just Tuesday in Hoosierland. It’s making some in Indiana feel a little left out of today’s excitement.

Posted on 2.5.2008

Judges Could Bow Out Due to Weather

Hear why elections are worried they may be short on election judges for tomorrow's primary.

Posted on 2.4.2008

Snowy Election Forecast

Bad weather could affect voting. Forecasts of inclement weather for the primary election day in Illinois have caused a “significant number” of election judges to pull out.

Posted on 2.4.2008

Election Check-In

On the eve of Election Day, Chicago Public Radio’s Ben Calhoun and Rob Wildeboer join us for an update on the presidential, congressional and state’s attorney races.

Posted on 2.4.2008