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The award honors the Clerk's Office for developing the "Defenders of DA'mocracy" program in partnership with the Chicago Bears. The initiative introduced Early Voting sites at suburban high schools while allowing eligible students to serve as Election Judges during the March 2026 Illinois gubernatorial primary election. #cookcounty #award #election

The ordinance seeks to address concerns about harassment, intimidation and the disclosure of personal information involving election workers while promoting greater public participation in the democratic process. #cookcounty #election #vote

“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

According to the Clerk’s Office, Election Lens provides live data on voter turnout, mail-in ballot activity, and polling place operations, allowing election administrators to monitor and respond to issues as they happen. #cookcounty #anayltics #election

The campaign announced Sunday that the pair will conduct a “statewide fly-around,” visiting multiple cities from southern Illinois to the Chicago suburbs throughout the day. #fly #poltics #election

The conflict has reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least six U.S. service members, according to Peters’ campaign statement. #politics #iran #race

On Feb. 26, student voters alone surpassed the weeklong total from those early voting sites — a milestone county officials say highlights the program’s immediate impact. #earlyvoting #students #cookcounty

The proposal does not expand what data is reported but aims to resolve long-standing inconsistencies among Illinois’ 108 election authorities in how that information is submitted to the state. #voter #election

Election officials warn that the policy shift could result in ballots being postmarked after Election Day, even if voters mailed them on time. #primaryelection #ballots #postmark

In addition to the downtown Joliet site, voters will be able to cast ballots at 23 early voting satellite locations throughout Will County starting March 2. #earlyvoting #primaryelection