Illinois Supreme Court ruled a Democratic-backed anti-crossover voting law unconstitutional.
Illinois Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling, deeming a Democratic-backed law prohibiting political parties from choosing General Assembly candidates after primaries as unconstitutional. The law, enacted in May, aimed to help Democrats by preventing Republicans from drafting candidates. The ruling, with two justices recusing themselves, carries the same weight as affirming the lower court's opinion but lacks precedent value. The Illinois State Board of Elections continues to accept petition signatures and rule on candidate eligibility.
August 23, 2024
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