Illinois Election Code News Today

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The new law limits ballot access after primary elections and could lead to claims of 'stolen elections' for years to come, the League of Women Voters writes. Republicans have now filed a lawsuit against the law.

If you’re thinking about voting in Illinois’ primary election, but aren’t sure where you can cast your ballot, there’s no need to worry. While you can...

The ruling is based on a provision in the Illinois Election Code that prohibits candidates from seeking office if they have engaged in an insurrection or rebellion against the United States.

The Madison County Central Committee passed a resolution denouncing anonymous political mailers, which Madison County Republican Chairman Ray Wesley called both illegal and unethical.

The Kane County state’s attorney and sheriff say they have investigated several complaints about Kane County’s new voting machines and determined them to be unfounded. Some of the complaints alle...

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Former President Donald Trump’s name will appear on the March 19 Republican primary election ballot in Illinois, barring any extraordinary action by state or federal courts to remove him. The Illinois State Board of Elections voted unanimously Tuesday to deny an objection based on the “insurrectionist clause” of the 14th Amendment, which prohibits former public officials

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Former President Donald Trump’s name will appear on the March 19 Republican primary election ballot in Illinois, barring any extraordinary action by state or federal courts to

A retired judge recommended dismissing the challenge, citing the board only has authority to decide cases based on state election code.