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Introduced
10/15/2025
10/15/2025
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning ballot forfeiture, provides that any civil penalty paid after the State Board of Elections transmits the list of all candidates whose political committees have not paid an assessed civil penalty shall not result in the election authority placing the candidate who paid the civil penalty on the ballot. Provides that, if a candidate forfeits his or her ballot under the provision, then that candidate may not be appointed to fulfill the resulting vacancy. In provisions concerning the making of nominations, provides that any vacancy in nomination occurring after certification shall be filled at least 45 days before the election for which there is a vacancy (rather than within 8 days after the event creating the vacancy). In provisions concerning the delivery of ballots, provides that, if a consolidated primary election is required, vote by mail ballots for the consolidated election shall be mailed no later than 5 business days after the completion of the canvass of the consolidated primary election. Makes other changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Election Code to make several changes to election procedures. First, it modifies the timeline for filling candidate vacancies, extending the period to fill a vacancy from 8 to 45 days before an election. The bill also introduces new restrictions on ballot forfeiture, stating that if a candidate's political committee has an unpaid civil penalty, the election authority cannot place their name on the ballot, and even if the penalty is paid after the State Board of Elections transmits the list of non-compliant candidates, the candidate cannot be placed on the ballot. Additionally, the bill specifies that a candidate who forfeits their ballot cannot be appointed to fill a resulting vacancy. For consolidated primary elections, the bill requires vote-by-mail ballots to be mailed no later than 5 business days after the completion of the primary election canvass. In odd-numbered years, the county clerk must make early voting ballots available within 5 business days after the consolidated primary election canvass. These changes aim to provide more structured and timely processes for candidate replacements and ballot preparation.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 (on 03/27/2026)
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