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Check out Patch's Grayslake Election Central 2012 for everything from candidate profiles to what's on your ballot.

Early Voting Starts Monday

Cast your ballot early and avoid the Election Day rush on Nov. 6.

Early voting in Lake County starts Monday, Oct. 22 and continues through Saturday, Nov. 3. To find your early voting location, go to www.lakevoterpower.info, and enter your information. For questions, call the county clerk's office at (847) 377-2410. Hours are the same at each location, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. To vote early, you'll need a photo ID such as a driver's license, state-issued ID or university ID. 2012 Grayslake Election Central

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Farm Bureau Endorses Candidates

The Lake County Farm Bureau, based in Grayslake, has released a list of candidates it endorses for federal, state and county races in the Nov. 6, 2012, election.

The Lake County Farm Bureau Political Involvement Committee recently held candidate interviews in contested U.S., State and County Board races and endorsed candidates. “For over 30 years, the Lake County Farm Bureau has actively participated in the electoral process by interviewing, endorsing and providing PAC funding to candidates who understand the importance of agriculture in Lake County and campaign on a platform to help farmers, landowners and those involved in the agricultural industry,” said Gregory Koeppen, Lake County Farm Bureau Executive Director. “As an organization, we have 13,587 local members and statewide we boast over 420,000 members. Our endorsements are reflective of the desire of our members to continue to insure …

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Election 2012: Sandy Cole

Republican incumbent Sandy Cole is running against Democrat Sam Yingling in the race for the 62nd State Representative District.

2012 Grayslake Election Central

We want to make sure you've got everything you need before hitting the voting booth Nov. 6. Check back here for information on the upcoming election and a breakdown of every race with links to candidate profiles and all Patch political coverage.

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Election 2012: Sam Yingling

Current Avon Township Supervisor Sam Yingling is running against Republican incumbent Sandy Cole in the race for the 62nd State Representative District.

Name: Sam Yingling Position sought: 62nd District State Representative Party: Democratic Resides in: Round Lake Beach    Campaign contact information Website Facebook Twitter Email: info@samyingling.com Phone: (847) 231-2062 Age:  32 Family: My family has lived and owned businesses in the 62nd District for three generations. I learned from an early age the value of giving back to the community and serving those around me. My background has also provided me the knowledge of the needs of the small business community and how actions taken in Springfield have a direct impact on job creation and economic growth. These core values have translated into my role as a public servant. Education: I hold two Bachelor’s Degrees from DePaul University in…

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State Rep's Health Fair Ruffles Avon Twp. Supervisor

Avon Township Supervisor Sam Yingling, who is a Democratic candidate for the 62nd House, accuses Republican incumbent Sandy Cole of using health fair for political gains at taxpayers' expense.

62nd District State Rep. Sandy Cole (R-Grayslake) is sponsoring a Women and Seniors' Health & Wellness Fair in Round Lake Beach Wednesday. The event will include dozens of local businesses and service providers, but no township representation. As the area's only public provider of emergency services for seniors, Avon Township should have a presence at the health fair, said Supervisor Sam Yingling, who is running against Cole for her state representative seat. But they weren't invited, despite appealing to Cole in a letter dated Aug. 7. Yingling feels Cole's sponsorship of the health fair is politically motivated and that her campaign will benefit from the participating vendors. "You need to consider that vendors are being given a direct …

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