voting rights

Wednesday’s roundtable is expected to focus on several areas that have become increasingly important for election offices, including continuity of operations, infrastructure, security and voter access. #clerk #washingtondc #cookcounty

There is a particularly urgent demand for staff in the North and West Cook County townships. Residents living in or near Barrington, Elk Grove, Hanover, Lemont, Leyden, Lyons, Maine, Northfield, Palatine, Proviso, Schaumburg, and Wheeling are highly encouraged to apply. #electionjudge #election

“The Cook County Clerk’s Office will continue our preparations for a free, fair and accessible election,” Gordon said. “Voting by mail remains a safe, secure and available option for Cook County voters.” #cookcounty #ruling #mailballot

The visit offered a firsthand look at the operations center, where the Cook County Clerk’s Office monitors and manages election activities for more than 1.7 million registered voters in suburban Cook County. #cookcounty #tour #vote

The Democratic Party of Illinois cited several past statements made by Bailey, including remarks from an April interview in which he reportedly responded "get over it," "it is absolutely 100% irrelevant," and "it doesn't matter anymore" when asked whether Trump lost the 2020 election. #elections #dpi #darrenbailey

"Today's U.S. Supreme Court decision affirms what Illinois has long understood: when voters cast their ballots on time and follow the rules, their voices deserve to be heard," Gordon said. #supremecourt #monicagordon #mailballot

In a statement released Thursday, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez extended Juneteenth wishes to residents across the state and emphasized the party's commitment to protecting civil rights and promoting inclusion. #juneteenth #democrats #anniversary

Clinton, who served as First Lady, U.S. senator from New York, secretary of state and the Democratic Party’s 2016 presidential nominee, is expected to discuss issues related to democratic participation, voting rights, civic policy and efforts to engage future generations of voters. #hillaryclinton #rainbowpush #convention

Organizers say the discussion will center on the continued importance of the Voting Rights Act, the role elections play in shaping public policy, and the need for year-round civic engagement beyond Election Day. #townhall #monicagordon #democracy

“For decades, Section 2 has been the primary tool used to ensure that when representation is drawn unfairly, there is a clear path to hold it accountable,” Gordon said in the statement. #cookcounty #votignrights #ruling