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Representatives from the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, Matt Guzman and Erika Hamer, were present to observe the proceedings and help uphold the integrity of the process. #willcounty #lottery

The proposed legislation would provide explicit guidance to election authorities in those situations. It also would prevent candidates who lose ballot access due to unpaid penalties from later being appointed to fill a vacancy for the same office during that election cycle. #senatebill #elections #legislation

In its decision, the court found that Aquino failed to properly serve the State Board of Elections as required under the Illinois Election Code, a procedural error that proved fatal to the appeal. #appeal #candidate

The drop box normally located at the Joliet Library Black Road Branch will be relocated for the primary election to the Silver Cross Professional Building at 1051 Essington Road in Joliet. #dropbox #willcounty #primaryelection

Under Illinois election law, petition circulators must personally witness each signature they attest to collecting. #petition #gop

State law requires the Clerk’s Office to hold a ballot lottery whenever multiple candidates from the same party file their nominating petitions at the same time. #ballot #gubernatorialprimary

For decades, the Voting Rights Act has guided election authorities like the Cook County Clerk’s Office in our ongoing mission to protect and expand access to the ballot. #voting

“This report outlines the work we’ve already begun and charts a clear path forward to strengthen our services and operations,” said Clerk Gordon.  #report

The remote Ballot Drop Boxes will be available for depositing ballots from March 17 through Noon on March 31st.  #ballots

Voters can choose from 10 designs for a new flag, the current flag, the 1918 centennial flag or 1968 sesquicentennial flag. Individuals can vote for one flag once every 24 hours and may select the same or a different flag each day. #flag