However , in the 2007 elections , three of the candidates endorsed by Republican Party of Sangamon County were disqualified from the ballot , due to errors made when filing their candidate petitions .
Republican - backed candidates have usually enjoyed a strong majority on the SMEAA board .
In the 2007 elections , three of the candidates endorsed by Republican   of Sangamon County were disqualified from the ballot , due to errors made when filing their candidate petitions .
Republican - backed candidates have usually enjoyed a strong majority on the SMEAA board .