The Illinois State Board of Elections hosted a news conference at the McLean County Government Center, with county clerks from throughout Central Illinois.
“Better yet, get involved in our processes. We all need more election judges. You’re never going to hear one of us say we don’t want more election judges.”
CHICAGO — Lawsuits have been filed in several states seeking to block former President Donald Trump from appearing on next year’s election ballots, contending his actions in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol constitutionally disqualify him from holding the presidency again. In deep blue Illinois, however, Trump’s opponents and state officials are taking a more cautious .
Despite the potential for bleed through, Sharpies and felt-tip pens given by poll workers to voters are the preferred voting tool to fill out Illinois' paper.