Judge blocks law that would have banned newly slated candidates from ballot Judge blocks law that would have banned newly slated candidates from ballot Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Banning post-primary slating in middle of election cycle unconstitutional, judge says
Judge considering whether slated candidates can appear on November ballot Judge considering whether slated candidates can appear on November ballot Monday, June 3, 2024 Would-be GOP candidates sued over new law Democrats pushed through legislature
Bailey vs. Bost congressional race among GOP primaries to watch Bailey vs. Bost congressional race among GOP primaries to watch Friday, March 15, 2024 Minority party exerts strong influence in downstate Illinois Read more
Nearly 9 in 10 state-level primaries give voters no choice in candidates Nearly 9 in 10 state-level primaries give voters no choice in candidates Monday, March 4, 2024 Illinoisans are already voting early for the March 19 primary election, but in most districts their choices are limited. Read more
State election board to rule on challenge to Trump candidacy State election board to rule on challenge to Trump candidacy Monday, January 29, 2024 Hearing officer recommends dismissal but says Trump ‘engaged in insurrection’ Read more
Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois minutes after filing his petitions Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois minutes after filing his petitions Thursday, January 4, 2024 Objectors say he’s disqualified under 14th Amendment for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riots Read more
Candidates for 2024 primary brave cold for potential ballot advantage Candidates for 2024 primary brave cold for potential ballot advantage Monday, November 27, 2023 Hundreds of hopefuls aim to claim top spot on ballot Read more
Candidate filing begins Monday, signaling official start of 2024 election cycle Candidate filing begins Monday, signaling official start of 2024 election cycle Wednesday, November 22, 2023 Party candidates will file petitions to get on the 2024 primary ballot Read more