Yingling Defeats Cole in the 62nd District

Democrat Sam Yingling, Avon Township Supervisor, defeated incumbent Illinois State Representative Sandy Cole (R-Grayslake) in the 62nd District.

Sam Yingling defeats incumbent Sandy Cole in the 62nd District. Update 9:54 p.m.: Sam Yingling pulled off an upset against incumbent Sandy Cole in the 62nd House race, as final unofficial results including early voting totals and vote by mails totals are in. Yingling was declared the winner with 20,837 votes, or 55.31%, to Cole's 16,833 votes, or 44.69%. This is with 63 out of 63 precincts reporting, according to the Lake County Clerk's website. "It's an amazing journey I never anticipated," Sam Yingling, winner of the 62nd District, told his supporters from the Comfort Inn Suites Tuesday. Yingling thanked his supporters, family, campaign manager Andrew Kretschmar and others for their tireless work. "It's all of your victories. I will …

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SeanS65

7:26 am on Thursday, November 15, 2012

Hey Dan you do live in Crook County. The GOP has controlled Lake County at the local level for 174 years. What do we have to show for it? 15th highest property taxes in the nation. A corrupt State's Attorney office that will cost is million and millions of dollars in law suits, people dying in our jail. Special favors to entrenched family names in the county. Pay to play at the County Board...the…   more ›

2012 Grayslake Election Central

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POLL: Who Gets Your Vote for the 62nd House?

Evey weekday until Election Day, the Grayslake Patch will post a new poll asking readers who they plan to vote for.

Incumbent State Rep. Sandy Cole, R-62nd, Grayslake, will fight to retain her 62nd House seat when she faces Avon Township Supervisor Sam Yingling on Nov. 6. Election 2012: 62nd District 2012 Grayslake Election Central Who gets your vote? Take our poll, then add your comments.

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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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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

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Election 2012: 62nd District

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

Illinois Representative Sandy Cole (R-Grayslake) will fight to keep her seat for the 62nd District when she faces Avon Township Supervisor Sam Yingling in the November election. The 62nd District includes all or parts of Grayslake, Hainesville, Gages Lake, Third Lake, Gurnee, Grandwood Park, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights, Long Lake and Venetian Village. The Illinois State Board of Elections has a district locator. Candidates Click on a candidate's name for biographical information and answers to our candidate questionnaires and check back for updates. News Click on a candidate's name for our Patch Topics Page, which includes previously published articles related to each candidate.

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