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Landslide Linda: Moore downs Troup to become city's first female mayor

April 1, 2025 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher

QUINCY — Quincy has elected its first female mayor in the city’s history as former City Treasurer Linda Moore defeated incumbent Mike Troup in Tuesday’s election. Moore, who ran as an independent, won 39 of the city’s 42 precincts in garnering 58.4 percent of the overall vote. She ran strong in traditionally Republican precincts, including…

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Moore files petitions for independent mayoral run

November 12, 2024 | By Muddy River News

QUINCY — Linda K. Moore submitted candidacy petitions at the City Clerk’s Office Tuesday for the office of Mayor as an independent candidate. “I like elements of both parties’ platforms; however, I don’t agree 100% with either platform,” Moore said regarding her decision to run as an independent. “If you pull my voting record, you’ll…

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Troup touts progress in official campaign kickoff

September 19, 2024 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher

QUINCY — Although Quincy Mayor Mike Troup confirmed he was running for re-election back in March at the weekly Monday morning meeting with members of the Quincy/Adams County GOP, he officially launched his bid Wednesday night at Dick Bros. Brewery. Before many of the same supporters who back his winning campaign run in 2021, Troup…

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Quincy mayoral campaign warchests far from full ... for now

June 20, 2024 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher

QUINCY — With 250 days to go until the Feb. 25, 2025, Illinois consolidated primary, the two Republicans who have announced their intentions to run for Quincy mayor have some money in the bank to run their campaigns. But probably not enough yet. According to documentation filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections, Mayor…

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Mayor Brittany (for a day)

December 21, 2023 | By Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips

MRN’s Brittany Boll won the chance to rule the world…or at least Quincy…for a day. She finds out quickly heavy is the head that wears the crown.

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MRN THIS WEEK: Quincy Mayor Mike Troup

August 27, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Bob Gough talks to Mayor Mike Troup about the potential for expansion and improvements to Illinois 57 south of Quincy and what the potential changes in the city’s recycling plan mean for residents. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.

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