From Democrat-supported state legislation passing in the middle of the night without public input to Republicans sweeping Madison County elections, 2022 came with its ups and downs. As the year comes to an end, let’s take a look at some of the biggest moments and hottest topics from the past 12 months.
The Illinois Supreme Court will not hear the appeal of Madison County State's Attorney Tom Haine who earlier this year sought to overturn a controversial judicial gerrymandering law.
EDWARDSVILLE – Anxious Democrats await results of a state law that in effect suppresses two-thirds of Madison County voters from participating in this year’s judicial elections.
EDWARDSVILLE – State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Belleville), who championed the controversial subcircuit law that dramatically changed the way judges are elected in Madison County, has contributed $15,000 to the Madison County Democrat Central Committee (MCDCC) this election cycle.
Specifics are still needed as to how and when improper ballots for dozens of addresses in Edwardsville will be remedied, according to a spokesperson for Madison County Republican judicial candidates.