Olsen: Turnout key to recall election

07/15/11 Gil Meisgeier, a Portage resident and interim executive director of Main Street Portage, listens intently to Sen. Luther Olsen, right, Wednesday night at the Corner Pocket in Portage during the monthly meeting of the Republican Party of Columbia County.

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Wagner doubles Martin in money in Mo. US House bid

07/17/11 Former Missouri Republican Party Chairman Ann Wagner has twice as much money as attorney Ed Martin in the early stages of their race for a St. Louis-area congressional seat.

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Costello's son gets nod for House seat

07/19/11 Democratic Party leaders from the region on Tuesday night chose Jerry Costello II, the son of U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello , D-Belleville, to fill a vacancy in the Illinois House created by the early retirement of Rep. Dan Reitz.Costello II, 42, of Smithton, was chosen by the Democratic Party chairmen from St. Clair, Monroe, Perry and Randolph counties. The 116th House District covers all or parts ...

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