MARION, IL (KFVS) - In recognition of his years of public service and commitment to representing Southern Illinois, State Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion) was selected to serve as an Assistant House Majority Leader in the Illinois House of Representatives.

“My new role is a great opportunity, because the state is facing historic challenges,” Bradley said. “Only by working together will we be able to address the myriad of problems we have been sent to Springfield to remedy. I am humbled that this is a first to our area.”

(KFVS) - These pictures are from some polling stations throughout the Hearltand on Tuesday, November 6.

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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Williamson County Clerk Saundra K. Jent announced Monday, September 17 that the deadline for registering to vote in the November 6 General Election is October 9.

According to Jent, all persons may register to vote who are citizens of the United States, and will be 18 years of age on or before Nov. 6, 2012, the General Election Day, and will have lived in the State of Illinois and in the precinct for 30 days prior to the date of the General Election.

If your latest Voters Identification Card does not reflect your current name, you must re-register or if you have moved you must change you address for voter registration in order to be eligible for a full ballot.

Jent says eligible voters who miss the Oct. 9 deadline may register during Grace Period Registration that runs until Nov. 3.