Category Archives: Champaign County

Republican Senate Candidate John Bambenek Comments on Pension Reform Vote

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the campaign of John Bambenek for State Senate (52nd District)… Frerichs Votes “No” on State Constitutional Amendment CHAMPAIGN, IL (May 3, 2012) —Republican candidate for State Senate, John Bambenek, today commented on the State Senate’s vote today on House … Continue reading →

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Rep. Johnson to Retire Right After Winning Nomination for 7th Term

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

-By Warner Todd Huston Illinois 15th District Congressman Timothy Johnson has announced he will not run for re-election (to the redistricted 13th District) even after just winning a primary against two GOP challengers only weeks ago. This is a pretty … Continue reading →

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Bambenek for Senate: The Race is On!‏

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the campaign of John Bambenek for State Senate (52nd District)… Now that the various primary races are over, it’s time to turn our attention to the General Election. As I’ve traveled across the 52nd district, I keep hearing the … Continue reading →

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Senate Candidate John Bambenek Supports A Voice For Schools.com Petition Drive

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the campaign of John Bambenek for State Senate (52nd District)… Bambenek Stands Up for the Rights of Voters CHAMPAIGN, IL (March 12, 2012) — Republican State Senate Candidate for the 52nd District John Bambenek today voiced support for A … Continue reading →

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Republican State Senate Candidate John Bambenek Receives Endorsements

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the campaign of John Bambenek for State Senate (52nd District)… Bambenek Recognized for Knowledge of the Issues, Standing for Citizens, Stance Against Corruption, Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility, and Pro-Life Stance CHAMPAIGN, IL (January 30, 2012) — Republican State Senate … Continue reading →

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Bambenek Releases Statement of Reconciliation and Unity

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the campaign of John Bambenek for State Senate (52nd District)… Bambenek Seeks to Unite Republican Voters Following Nudo’s Withdrawal CHAMPAIGN, IL (January 22, 2012) —Republican candidate for 52nd District State Senate, John Bambenek, today released the following statement of … Continue reading →

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Alan Nudo Quits Race for 52nd District State Senate Seat

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

-By Warner Todd Huston The Republican primary for the 52nd District is down to one. Champaign County Board member Alan Nudo, 63, has announced he’s withdrawing from the race, leaving reformer John Bambenek as the lone Republican in the primary. … Continue reading →

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Senate Candidate Bambenek Strongly Condemns Senator Radogno for Spending Caucus Funds in Primary Race Against Her Pledge

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the campaign of John Bambenek for State Senate (52nd District)… Campaign Finance Filings Do Not List In-Kind Contribution in Potential Violation of Law CHAMPAIGN, IL (January 13, 2012) — According to online domain registration information from GoDaddy.com, Senate Candidate … Continue reading →

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Ill. State Senate Race: One of These Republicans Donates BIG Cash to the Democrat He’s Running Against!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

-By Warner Todd Huston The 52nd District State Senate race in the Champaign area has an interesting feature. One of the Republicans competing in the GOP primary to run against the incumbent Democrat is a big donor to the very … Continue reading →

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Illinois GOP Follies: Establishment vs Reform in Champagne County

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

-By Warner Todd Huston Illinois is drowning in debt and corruption. The state ranks as the worst state in nearly every category vying only with California for the worst-of rankings. The biggest factor in its downfall is the corrupt Democrat … Continue reading →

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