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.
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.
Information booklet on Harris Fawell, a Republican candidate for Congress. The booklet contains information on Hawell's political background as well as his plans for Congress. Fawell served in the Illinois Senate from 1963-1977. He was also a…
1983 Jim Dunham Mayoral Campaign Sign, "DUNHAM, Mayor for all Springfield." Brother-in-law to Ossie Langfelder, James Dunham (D) ran for the office of Mayor of Springfield, IL in 1983 but lost in the general municipal election against J. Michael…
The flyer advertises Mike Frerichs as State Senator for the 52nd district in the 2010 Illinois elections. The Democrat held the office since 2006 and won 2010 with a margin of 12'000 votes against Repulican candidate Al Reynolds. Rerichs currently…
A printed keepsake from the Illinois House GOP, "Grand Old Party" or Republican, Retreat that was held over a three day period in 1989, January 26th through the 28th. The print shows an elephant, the symbol for the Republican Party, in red and blue…
Framed poster reading "Charisma Isn't Everything" for Governor of Illinois (Republican) Richard B. Ogilvie's re-election campaign in 1972. The black and white poster, held in a black frame, features the tag as well as a cartoon of the Governor with a…