Posted on 11/01/2011 10:03:50 PM PDT by Steelers6
Online voting have begun. You can use the button below to view the ballot. Voting ends at 7PM CT on November 5, 2011. Voting open to Illinois residents only. Minimum donation of $5 required. For complete rules and information contact the Illinois Republican Party (email at info@ilgop.org) or visit FAQ.
To vote in person on Saturday Nov. 5th click here
2012 ILLINOIS PRE-PRESIDENTIAL STRAW POLL FAQ
Who is running the 2012 Illinois Pre-Presidential Straw Poll?
The 2012 Illinois Presidential Straw Poll is being conducted by the Illinois Republican Party ("IRP"). The online portion of the straw poll is powered by eVoter.com. In person voting will also be available at County GOP locations throughout Illinois on November 5, 2011.
What are the times of the Straw Poll?
Online voting will be open from 9 am CT on October 29, 2011, through 7 pm CT on November 5, 2011. In person voting will be open on November 5, 2011 (opening times will vary by county, but will close no later than 7 pm).
Are there separate results for online and in person voting?
No. The official winner of the straw poll will be the winner of the combined results.
How much does it cost to vote?
Both online and in person voting require a $5 contribution to the IRP. Of course, larger contributions are welcome and appreciated.
Why must I make a contribution in order to vote?
For two reasons. First, to help defray the costs of running the straw poll. Second, Illinois does not have party registration. The IRP believes that requiring a small contribution will help limit the straw poll to committed Republicans who are legally qualified to vote.
The amount we are charging is far less than other state party straw polls. For example, the Iowa Straw Poll charged $30 to participate.
Will the IRP receive my contribution details?
Yes. Federal Election Law requires that we receive the personal information details of all contributors. Please note, however, that the credit card details for online contributions will not be accessible by the IRP or eVoter. Federal Election Law requires political committees to report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer for each individual whose contributions aggregate in excess of $200 per election cycle. Contributors must confirm that the following statements are true and accurate: 1) I am a citizen or permanent resident in the United States; 2) I affirm that I am making this contribution via personal/corporate credit or debit card for which I have a legal obligation to pay PAC FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES. CONTRIBUTIONS CANNOT BE DEDUCTED AS A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION FOR FEDERAL TAX PURPOSES.
Am I limited to how many times I can vote?
In person voters may vote only once. However, for online voting, the same credit card can be used for multiple transactions in order to facilitate voting in households where there may be only one credit card, but more than one voter (a husband and wife, for instance). Please note that the IRP reserves the right to qualify the results if it appears that an abuse of multiple voting has affected the results (i.e. by announcing a winner if multiple voting is not taken into account). This will only be done if it is clear that there has been an attempt to manipulate the straw poll (by automated submissions, for example) and the appropriate disclosures will be made.
Will the IRP know how I voted?
No. eVoter will not disclose how individuals voted to the IRP and will purge its database of this information at the conclusion of the straw poll. eVoter will release aggregate statistical data (i.e. such as a county breakdown of contributions and results) to the IRP. In person voting is by secret ballot.
Who is on the ballot?
All of the announced Pre-Presidential candidates for the Republican nomination who meet the following criteria. The requirements were: (a) Registered with the FEC as a Pre-Presidential exploratory committee or Pre-Presidential campaign (b) Meet all US Constitutional requirements (c) Garnered at least an average of one percent in five national polls based on most recent polling
What is their order on the ballot?
Alphabetical by last name.
Where did the information in their profiles come from?
All candidates on the ballot are invited to fill in their profiles. The IRP and eVoter is not responsible for candidate content. The candidate profiles are the property of the respective candidate and their respective committees control their content. Neither the IRP nor eVoter is soliciting contributions for any candidate.
Why do some candidates not have profiles?
Because they have not responded to the IRP's invitation, although we hope that they will engage with Illinois Republicans who are interested in them.
We are an organization. How do we participate?
Any organization which has a PAC registered with the FEC may sign up to show their endorsement in the straw poll. The charges are $100 for local organizations and $1,000 for statewide organizations. These charges are not contributions to the IRP, but are paid to eVoter. Organizations that create profiles for the straw poll will be entitled to keep their profiles live on eVoter's site in Illinois for the entire 2012 election cycle (and show their endorsements on the actual 2012 IL primary and general election ballots). Click here to sign up or email info@evoter.com.
Who should I contact for more information?
The Illinois Republican Party. Info@ilgop.org (312) 201-9000
When will the results be announced or posted?
The results will be released on Nov. 5 after 7pm when the voting closes. Further further details will be announced as we approach the final day of voting.
PAID FOR BY THE ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY. NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE COMMITTEE.
bttt
St. Clair County is just not that big of a factor with a population of 270,056. East St. Louis even less, with a population of 27,006.
It's all about Chicago & Cook County, population 5,194,675 residents,which is 40.5% of all Illinois residents
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11/5/2011
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady announced that Texas Congressman Ron Paul won Saturday’s Statewide Presidential Straw Poll with 52% of the vote. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney carried the state’s in-person voting with 35% of the vote.
“I congratulate Congressman Paul on his victory,” said Brady. “It is clear Illinois Republicans are gearing up tremendous election year in in 2012.”
The final subtotaled results are:
Romney: 7%:Online , 35%:In-Person
Cain: 15%:Online , 29%:In-Person
Paul: 66.5%:Online , 8%:In-Person
Tragic irony given the way the Cohen drama started that it ended up hurting us.
Bad luck on top of everything else.....
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