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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Election Code. Provides that the County Board in each county, except in counties having a population of 3,000,000 inhabitants or over, shall, at its regular meeting in June or an adjourned meeting in July, divide its election precincts so that each precinct shall contain, as near as may be practicable, 1,800 registered voters (rather than 1,200 registered voters). Provides that the Board of Election Commissioners shall change the boundaries of election precincts after each decennial census as soon as is practicable following the completion of congressional and legislative redistricting and such precincts shall contain as nearly as practicable 1,800 registered voters (rather than 1,200 registered voters if the precinct is located in a county with fewer than 3,000,000 inhabitants; or 1,800 registered voters if the precinct is located in a county with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants). Makes conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Election Code to increase the maximum number of registered voters allowed in an election precinct from 1,200 to 1,800, with the exception of counties that already have 3,000,000 or more inhabitants, which will continue to use the 1,800-voter limit. Specifically, County Boards in most counties must divide their election precincts to contain, as close as practicable, 1,800 registered voters, and the Board of Election Commissioners will also adjust precinct boundaries after each decennial census to meet this new 1,800-voter standard. These changes aim to streamline election administration by potentially reducing the number of precincts needed.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Elections (on 02/18/2026)
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