State Fair Events

Posted August 14th, 2007 at 03:39 AM by IlliniPundit
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First, the GOP Straw Poll:

Cast Your Vote in the first-ever Illinois Republican Presidential Straw Poll
Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair
August 16, 2007
Director's Lawn  - Illinois State Fairgrounds
801 Sangamon Avenue
Springfield, Illinois

Schedule of Events
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Straw Poll Voting (Located on Director's Lawn)
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  - Luncheon on Director's Lawn (Anticipated program, with elected officials and presidential candidates, starts at approximately 1:00 PM)

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Announcement of Straw Poll Results - (Beverages will be provided)

Straw Poll Voting Eligibility

  • Must be an Illinois resident at least 18 years old by Feb. 5, 2008 (Primary Election Day)
  • Must have a valid Illinois driver's license OR government-issued photo ID with current Illinois address

Straw Poll voting is free of charge

Second, we've been working on our first fundraiser for the 15th Congressional District Republican Committee, a party-building group that we've been working to get organized throughout the 22 counties of the 15th Congressional District.

15th Congressional District Republicans Fundraiser
Wednesday, Aug. 15 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
112 W. Cook Street - Springfield
$50 per person

If you're going to be in Springfield on Republican Day, I hope to see you at one or both events.

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On August 14th, 2007 at 09:16 AM, redstatewannabe said:

While you are there, I would highly encourage you to get some Mini Donuts, and to go back and check out the draft horses (in the barns just west of the Grandstand).  The donuts come right out of the fryer and into your bag, and those horses are just impressive.