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Illinois House approves stronger elections board plan in split vote
The Illinois House backed a five member strong state Board of Elections while the Senate approved a four member weaker version. The Senate plan would name four members from an eight candidate slate chosen by a commission, while the House would have governor appointees from party lists. The bills face conference committee as chambers clash on structure.
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Illinois House
State Board of Elections
Senate
Daniel Dougherty
Chicago
House
W. Robert Blair
General Assembly