Thomas Holbrook

Madison County in the Metro East began flipping red in the 2010 election, and the GOP’s support has only gotten stronger. But local Democrats don’t see neighboring St. Clair County flipping anytime soon.

Whether they'll be able to hinges greatly on where they live and what changes, if any, local lawmakers are willing to make.

Voter registration deadlines are approaching for area residents hoping to cast a ballot in their presidential primaries. Official registration closes on…