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A comprehensive election bill that gained final approval by the Democratic-led Illinois legislature on Thursday would give Democrats a significant advantage toward keeping their legislative majorities before any votes are even cast in the Nov. 5 general election. Democrats already enjoy legislative supermajorities in the Illinois House and Senate thanks to district maps drawn by party leaders .