WASHINGTON--The Illinois Republican Party 2012 presidential straw poll voting opens online on Oct. 29. Though Illinois is seen as an Obama state in the general election, there is still a battle to be fought for Illinois delegates in the March, 2012 Illinois primary.

Voting open only to Illinois residents. .A minimum donation of $5 must be made to the state party. At present, the best organized 2012 contender in Illinois is Mitt Romney. But an on-line poll made give the edge to the rival with the best social networking networks.

For complete rules and information

www.IllinoisStrawPoll.com/faq

http://www.illinoisstrawpoll.com/

http://www.evoter.com/il/nov-05-2011/republican-presidential-straw-poll-election/poll