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Flyer for Mike McElroy as State Senator

A Flyer for Mike McElroy (Republican) as State Senator (48th district) in the 2012 elections. He lost the election against the Democrat Andy Manar by a margin of 9'000 votes.

Tags: 2012, 21st century, 48th district, Andy Manar, District 48, Flyer, Illinois, Jonathan Earnest, Mike McElroy, Republican, State Senate, unsuccessful

Mailing for Susana Mendoza as Illinois Comptroller

Susana Mendoza, a Democrat, runs for Illinois Comptroller in 2016 to challenge Leslie Hunger (Republican). As of the publication on the UIS History Harvest website, the outcome of the election is yet to be determined.

Tags: 2016, Comptroller, Illinois, Jonathan Earnest, Leslie Hunger, Mailing, Susana Mendoza

Invitation to Governor Oglesby's Funeral

Invitation to attend the funeral of former Governor Richard Oglesby in Elkhart,Illinois, on April 28th, 1899, at 4.30pm. Invitation includes information about funeral train at Chicago and Alton Depot.

Item was purchased by contributor at auction.…

Tags: 19th Century, Funeral Invitation, Governor, Richard Oglesby

Al Harris Campaign Card

This was a note card issued during Al Harris's Republican primary campaign for Precinct Committeeman #108 in March 1982. His campaign was successful, and he served for one term in office.