Voters wanting to share their Election Day pride best not do it with a voting booth selfie posted to social media. That’s a felony in Illinois.
2022 Illinois elections to be the most competitive in over 24 years
With 82 statehouse races expected to be contested – the most in at least 24 years – the number of ballots cast could reach 4.3 million. That would be the highest non-presidential year figure in recent history.
Illinois voter suppression rampant thanks to few ballot choices
Progressive voices decry voter suppression in states such as Texas, but the very blue state of Illinois is guilty of rampant voter suppression using a system of maps and rules that defeat many challengers before they ever get on the ballot. A new effort is working to change that.
How has COVID-19 affected Election Day?
Increased early voting, younger poll workers and masks are the trend amid the COVID-19 crisis
Frequently asked questions about voting in Illinois
This is an unprecedented year for voting in Illinois, thanks to COVID-19 and new voting laws. Here are some of the most common questions.
Citizen’s guide to overseeing elections processes
Illinoisans can work elections through numerous positions from election judges to polling place technicians
Illinois ballots don’t give voters plain language behind ‘fair tax’ amendment
The amendment’s ballot language misleads voters about what a graduated income tax would do if passed Nov. 3 in Illinois.
How do I verify my vote was counted in Illinois?
With more people this year voting by mail or voting early, it’s more important than ever to verify your vote was counted.
Taking a photo of your filled-in ballot is a felony in Illinois
State lawmakers across the country have struggled to square ballot secrecy with the advent of smartphones and social media.
Slowest-growing states have progressive income taxes
Fewer people want to live in states with progressive income taxes. So after 6 straight years of population loss, why would Illinois want to join them?