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Ossie Langfelder served as the Democratic mayor of Springfield, IL from 1987 to 1995.

Ossie Langfelder served as the Democratic mayor of Springfield, IL from 1987 to 1995.

Ossie Langfelder served as the Democratic mayor of Springfield, IL from 1987 to 1995.

Written by Tony Leone--who has served as the election administrator for the Sangamon County Clerk and City Election Commission, as well as many other roles as an election expert--this 1996 editorial weighs the options of whether or not Springfield…

From the 2016 presidential campaign, this sticker features an outline of presidential candidate Donald Trump, along with the slogan, "Stop Bigotry."

This button highlights the Republican Party and their legacy as the Party of Abraham Lincoln.

Framed photo of a sculpture by John Martin Gilbert. Gilbert was an illustrator and scultper active in the 1960s ad 1970s. "The Politician" is Gilbert's vision of the inner workings of American politicians. The poster is held under glass by a thin…

A bag used to promote the election of Republican candidates in Springfield. The funding for this item is credited to The Committee to Elect Springfield Township Republican Candidates, with Joe Bonefeste as the Chairman. The bag is red, white, and…

This pro-Ronald Reagan button--with the phrases "Land of Lincoln" and "We're Standing Tall in '84" wrapped around a picture of the State of Illinois--in one way represents Reagan's attempt at reelection in the 1984 Presidential race. However, this…