OREGON — Being a Democrat in Ogle County can be a bit lonely.
According to Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook, there are 31,242 registered voters in the county. Of that number, 13,689 are registered Republican, while only 5,488 are registered as Democrats. Undeclared voters account for 12,065 of the total number.
But that doesn’t mean Democrats are not excited about their chances in the Nov. 6 election. In fact, Ogle County Democratic Party Chairman Christine Ballard said they are seeing a lot of enthusiasm and involvement in the party this year.
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OREGON — Being a Democrat in Ogle County can be a bit lonely.
According to Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook, there are 31,242 registered voters in the county. Of that number, 13,689 are registered Republican, while only 5,488 are registered as Democrats. Undeclared voters account for 12,065 of the total number.
But that doesn’t mean Democrats are not excited about their chances in the Nov. 6 election. In fact, Ogle County Democratic Party Chairman Christine Ballard said they are seeing a lot of enthusiasm and involvement in the party this year.
“It’s a very exciting time for us,” she said.
She said one reason the party has been energized is President Donald Trump.
“Yes,” she said with a chuckle when asked if the president has made more people active in the party this year. “There’s not a day goes by that he keeps renewing our drive.”
But the Republican Party in the county is also engaged and ready for the election, said Stacy Flanagan, chairman of the Ogle County Republican Party.
“Yes, the Ogle County Republicans are excited about the election,” she said. “We are excited about every election. People are getting fired up.”