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'It's more possible now' - Penn Supreme Court ruling could open gerrymander reform avenue in IL, via courts
A recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling on the question of partisan gerrymandering could introduce a new avenue for reformers to pursue in breaking the hammerlock on the legislative redistricting process currently held by legislative leaders in the Illinois General Assembly, and other states. -
Seventh Circuit strikes down IL 'full slate' 3rd party election rule, says state blocked election participation
Upcoming Illinois elections could see more third-party candidates than in past rounds of balloting after Illinois' full slate ballot requirement law, which placed additional burdens on third party candidates seeking to run for office, was struck down by a federal appeals court. -
Change in chief justices not likely to produce other significant changes at IL Supreme Court, experts say
Justice Lloyd Karmeier’s selection as chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court won’t have much effect on the way the court makes decisions, political scientists in the state say. -
GOP in 7th District files lawsuit over alleged bylaw violation
What makes a true political-party member? A lawsuit alleges that it depends on what ballot a voter chooses to use – and if that voter later runs for a party office.