Springfield election board reviews signatures on House cutback petition
Illinois State Elections Board officials began examining objections to a 476,000 signature petition from the Coalition for Political Honesty seeking to trim the Illinois House by one third. An attorney for more than 90 House members argued many signatures are invalid and hearings begin Friday.
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Court fights proposed Illinois House cutback on ballot
The Elections Board tentatively ruled that about 155 000 signatures fail to meet the new state residence rule for petition signers, threatening the coalition’s bid to slash 59 House seats. Key figures Raucci Quinn and coalition leaders argue the law limits petition rights and misapplies after the act. Arguments resume next week with court outcomes likely.
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