Despite gorgeous sunshine and record warmth, voters were few and far
between at two polling places in Illinois’ 39th House district this
morning. The 39th features
a strong challenge from 24 year-old political newbie Will Guzzardi
against 10-year incumbent Toni Berrios, son of Cook County Assessor Joe
Berrios.
Only a handful of voters showed up at two Logan Square
neighborhood polling places between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. this morning. A
Berrios volunteer, who declined to give his name, described the turnout
as “shockingly bad.” Read more »