VOTING PRECINCTS & POLLING PLACES

Precinct / Polling Place

West -  West Town Hall, 3347 E 300th Ave., Mason

Mound 1 -  Altamont, Town Hall, 6 W. Adams Street, east room

Mound 2 -  Altamont, Town Hall, 6 W. Adams Street, west room

Mound 3 -  Municipal Building, 202 N. Second, Altamont

Moccasin -  Moccasin Town Hall, on E. 1600 Moccasin Rd

Liberty -  Kluthe Center, 100 Park Street, Beecher City

Mason -   Mason Civic Center, 861 E. Washington Street, Mason

Jackson -  Jackson Town Hall, North 890, East 900 Avenue

Summit 1 -  Pearson Building, 15170 N. Beach Road, Lake Sara

Summit 2 -   Pearson Building, 15170 N. Beach Road, Lake Sara

Summit 3 -  Community Building, 9282 East Park Avenue, Lake Sara

Summit 4 -  Community Building, 9282 East Park Avenue, Lake Sara

Banner -  Shumway Kluthe Center, East Front Street, Shumway

Watson 1 -  Watson Twp. Town Hall, 8730 N. US Hwy. 45, Heartville

Watson 2 -  Watson Civic Center, 103 N. Jackson, Watson

Watson 3 -  Effingham County Airport lobby, 14449 E. 1100th Ave.

Union -  Union Town Hall, 14990 E 300thAvenue

Douglas 1 -  St. Mary’s Hall, Green Creek, 20057 N. 1525th St. Eff.

Douglas 2 -  New Hope Church, 2210 N. Raney Street, Effingham

Douglas 3 -  St. Anthony High School, W. door #4, 304 E. Roadway, Effingham

Douglas 4 -  Effingham Co. Coop. Ext., 1209 Wenthe, Effingham

Douglas 5 -  St. Anthony High School, W. door #4, 304 E. Roadway,

Douglas 6 -  St. Anthony High School, W. door #4, 304 E. Roadway,

Douglas 7 -  St. Anthony High School, W. door #4, 304 E. Roadway,

Douglas 8 -  Sacred Heart Parish Center, 407 S. Henrietta, Effingham

Douglas 9 -  Sacred Heart Parish Center, 407 S. Henrietta, Effingham

Douglas 10 -  First Baptist Church, 213 West Fayette, Effingham

Douglas 11 -  First Baptist Church, 213 West Fayette, Effingham

Douglas 12 -  Effingham Park Dist. Rec. Center, 1906 S. 4th, Effingham

Douglas 13 -  Effingham Park Dist. Rec. Center, 1906 S. 4th, Effingham

Douglas 14 -  Effingham Park Dist. Rec. Center, 1906 S. 4th, Effingham

Teutopolis 1 -  Teutopolis Village Hall, 106 W. Main, Teutopolis

Teutopolis 2 -  Teutopolis Township Town Hall, 200 S. John Street, Teutopolis

Teutopolis 3 -  American Legion, 106 N. Plum Street, Teutopolis

Lucas -  Lucas Town Hall, 20950 E 300th Avenue

Bishop -  Kluthe Civic Center, 102 W. Virginia St. (W. entrance), Dieterich

St. Francis -  Municipal Bldg, W. Nat. Road (Rt. 40), Montrose

All polling places handicapped accessible.

Why I am a Democrat

By Joseph Sweet
Collier County (Fla) Democratic Executive Committee  

I am a Democrat out of gratefulness to those who struggled for justice before me and a sense of obligation to those who will come after me. 

I am a Democrat because I believe all Americans, not just the privileged, should have access to a quality education, excellent and comprehensive healthcare, affordable housing and a social network to aid us when the unthinkable occurs. 

I am a Democrat because I believe our country should have a strong and modern infrastructure and I am a Democrat because I believe we should be leading the world in protecting the environment, developing alternate sources of energy and spending our money wisely in projects that have made us great like NASA, the Hoover Dam and the Interstate Highway system. Projects like these, funded by all Americans, not only addressed their purposes well but also have allowed the entrepreneurs among us to build on our successes to become successful themselves. The endeavors of our government have melded well with private enterprise; they have engaged in a symbiotic relationship that has produced Teflon, Tang, the microchip and the Internet. The dynamic relationship between the two has created America’s greatness.

No American has done it alone; all have relied on the sacrifices and hard work of those who have gone before them. A Democrat remembers that this country was built by those “yearning to breathe free”, and believes in the idea of a “melting pot,” of Americans struggling to build a life for our families and ourselves.

A Democrat is concerned about the demise of the middle class and the erosion of benefits for middle class Americans. Our country is becoming more and more stratified with wealth accumulating at the top. Their accumulated wealth is being used politically, and to the detriment of America, to ensure that the stream of cash continues in increasing waves upward toward the wealthy and at the expense of middle class Americans.

A Democrat’s America does not seek to extract a profit from every human transaction, as our country currently seems to do. A Democrat’s America supports a free and fair market economy but we strongly believe in the just role of our government. In our increasingly complex society, we must ensure all Americans continue to enjoy affordable education, a protected environment, excellent health care, a safe and modern infrastructure and sound and sustainable energy policies. 

Despite the short sighted calls for tax cuts, the misuse of the word “socialism” and the memory challenged claims that government programs do not work, we need a strong government and a strong middle class to ensure that we continue to be a land of opportunity for all.

That is a Democrat’s America.

Election Returns

For President of the United States

BARACK OBAMA	1,002    92.95%
WRITE-IN	76          7.05%

 For Representative in Congress, 15th Congressional District

ANGELA MICHAEL	1,073     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

 For Delegate to the National Nominating Convention

TOM ZEI (OBAMA)	624     18.32%
DESIREE NICOLE DUSSARD (OBAMA)	628     18.43%
SARAH BIGLER (OBAMA)	729     21.40%
STEVE SCATES (OBAMA)	657     19.28%
BECKY AULT (OBAMA)	769     22.57%

 For State Senator, 54th Legislative District

DANNY L. STOVER	778   100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

 For Regional Superintendent of Schools

(Bond, Effingham & Fayette Counties)

JULIE WOLLERMAN	1,148    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

 For Regional Superintendent of Schools

 (Clay, Crawford, Jasper, Lawrence & Richland Counties)

MONTE A. NEWLIN	0 No Votes
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

CIRCUIT CLERK

BECKY JANSEN	810     47.20%
PAM MATHY	906     52.80%

 STATE’S ATTORNEY

DEBORAH NIEBRUGGE REIMERS	1,250    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

CORONER

EDDIE F. WATSON	162    10.15%
TANYA L. OVERBECK	922    57.77%
THEODORE D. “TED” FIFER	512    32.08%

COUNTY BOARD- Effingham County, District A

LEONARD WALDHOFF	160    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

COUNTY BOARD- Effingham County, District B

JAMES C. HAMMER	212    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

COUNTY BOARD- Effingham County, District C

KAREN LUCHTEFELD	91    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

COUNTY BOARD- Effingham County, District D

GENE R. JACKSON	152    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

COUNTY BOARD- Effingham County, District G

DOUGLAS R. McCAIN	152    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

COUNTY BOARD- Effingham County, District I

REBECCA GOBCZYNSKI	257    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

JUDICIAL- For Judge of the Appellate Court, 5th Judicial District

 (To fill the vacancy of the
Honorable James K. Donovan)

JUDY CATES	1,137    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

Election Returns - Precinct Committeeman

MOUND #1

RAYMOND ROGERS	29     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

SUMMIT #1

SHIRLEY M. McEVERS	29    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

BANNER

LEONARD WALDHOFF	11    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

WATSON #1

JEREMY PATNAUDE	34    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

WATSON #3

LINDA C. REPKING	55    100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

UNION

RANDY BECKER	38     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

DOUGLAS #1

DANIEL NIEBRUGGE	50     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

DOUGLAS #6

JAMES C. HAMMER	75     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

DOUGLAS #8

GARY WEST, SR	28     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

DOUGLAS # 12

GENE R. JACKSON	33     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

TEUTOPOLIS #1

LEON GOBCZYNSKI	53     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)

BISHOP

AUDREY GRIFFITH	59     100%
(RUNNING UNOPPOSED)