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This bill amends the Illinois Election Code to explicitly include declarations of intent to be a write-in candidate in existing provisions related to election document objections. Specifically, the bill modifies Sections 10-8 and 10-10 to add references to write-in candidate declarations throughout the law's language. These changes mean that declarations of intent to be a write-in candidate will now be subject to the same objection procedures as other election documents, such as nomination papers and certificates of nomination. This includes the ability for legal voters to file objections within 5 business days after the last day for filing these declarations, and establishing a formal process for how such objections will be handled by electoral boards. The modifications ensure that write-in candidates are treated similarly to other candidates in terms of documentation and potential challenges to their candidacy, providing a more comprehensive and standardized approach to handling write-in candidate paperwork in the election process.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2566&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104