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Follow the candidates on the campaign trail by reading our Politics Notebook blog, written by News-Democrat staffers covering the 2013 election. See their Politics Notebook entries below ...

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050913Enyart opposes paying China, other creditors before paying troops

U.S. Rep. Bill Enyart, D-Belleville, voted Thursday against a bill that passed in the Republican-controlled U.S. House that would put holders of federal debt, including creditor nations such as China, and people on Social Security at the front of the line to be paid if the government hits its borrowing...
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Tickets still available for April 29 Congressional Prayer Breakfast

Former Cardinals pitcher Andy Benes is set to serve as the keynote speaker at the 15th Annual Congressional Prayer Breakfast, set for 7:15 a.m. Monday at the Gateway Center in Collinsville. The deadline for buying the tickets is Wednesday. Prices are $160 for a table of eight, or $20 each and...
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Upcoming election deadlines

The following is a list of important dates before the April 9 election:
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Hayden, other independents have meet-and-greet Saturday

Belleville mayoral candidate Joe Hayden and other independent candidates supporting him will host a meet-and-greet on Saturday.
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Weigh on on the 2013 Belleville mayoral election

The three candidates for Belleville mayor answered questions about their views on fixing streets and other infrastructure topics in last Sunday’s BND. If you missed our report, you can buy the Sunday newspaper at our office at 120 S. Illinois St. or find it on the BND’s election guide...
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Have questions for Belleville aldermen, treasurer, clerk candidates?

News-Democrat reporter Jacqueline Lee is seeking questions from residents to ask the candidates for city of Belleville alderman, clerk and treasurer as part of coverage for the April 9 municipal election.
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Fixing our sidewalks and streets: Where do the Belleville candidates stand?

To see our coverage of the three mayoral candidates stands on infrastructure issues facing the city of Belleville, click here.
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BND seeks debate questions for Belleville mayoral candidates

When the three candidates running for Belleville mayor debate on March 26, what questions would you like to see them answer?
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Signal Hill to hold candidate forum

Residents are invited to a Signal Hill Neighborhood Association candidate forum on Tuesday.
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Candidate forums planned in Edwardsville and Glen Carbon

A series of candidate forums will be held in Edwardsville and Glen Carbon.