In the United States, we use two different types of presidential elections. The elections form a two-step process and are used together to determine the winner. The first of these is the primary election. This election serves as a party nomination for the political office.
Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 116,250, as of the 2010 U.S. Census, making it the sixth most populated city in the state. It is the largest city in central Illinois.
The county seat since 1799, Springfield still retains ties to railroad and sawmill industries. Remnants of the communityâs traditional âsquare town planâ still exist around the historic Courthouse. Tour the historic jail, home to the local museum, to learn more about Springfield and the countyâs unique heritage. In the heart of one of the Southeast's oldest yet fastest growing counties, the City of Springfield offers a unique blend of hometown hospitality, rich regional history and modern day convenience.