Hancock: Board of Elections allows Trump’s name to stay on ballot February 1, 2024 1:42 pm|Hearing officer says constitutional challenges should be decided by courts By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD…
Illinois Democrat supports bill to automatically send mail-in ballots to all registered voters across state during each election cycle January 16, 2024 1:28 pm|Illinois lawmakers are considering a potential shift to a voting system wherein the majority of ballots would be…
Hancock: Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois minutes after filing his petitions January 5, 2024 2:42 pm|Objectors say he’s disqualified under 14th Amendment for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riots By PETER HANCOCK Capitol…
Nowicki: Candidates for 2024 primary brave cold for potential ballot advantage November 28, 2023 6:00 pm|Hundreds of hopefuls aim to claim top spot on ballot By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD…
U.S. House Ethics and Elections Committee heard ISBE testimony earlier in the week concerning election security October 22, 2023 5:16 pm|The House Ethics and Elections Committee heard testimony from members of the Illinois State Board of Elections this…
Springfield Attorney Kent Gray announces GOP candidacy for Sangamon County State’s Attorney in wake of Dan Wright announcement October 16, 2023 8:28 pm|Longtime Springfield attorney Kent Gray announced early on Monday that he is throwing his hat into the Sangamon…
Local Illinois politicians and officials ask the public to help stop the spread of election misinformation with 2024 presidential cycle just months away September 28, 2023 7:24 pm|Illinois will be holding its presidential primary elections in six months, and a group of county clerks and…
Hancock: In joint effort, election authorities try to tamp down misinformation September 26, 2023 11:53 pm|Officials from 25 counties seek public’s cooperation ahead of 2024 races By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com…
Federal judge dismisses mail-in vote lawsuit brought by U.S. Rep. Bost of Illinois July 29, 2023 1:00 pm|A Trump-appointed federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by U.S. Rep. Mike Bost seeking to block the state…
Illinois 12th District Congressman Bost holds early lead over GOP challenger Darren Bailey according to first poll July 12, 2023 8:00 pm|In what is likely to be one of the most fiery upcoming primaries in all of Illinois, incumbent…