SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois legislature is signing off on a comprehensive election bill that would give Democrats a significant advantage toward keeping their legislative majorities before the November general election. Under a measure approved by Senate Democrats yesterday, local political party organizations would no longer appoint candidates to fill out legislative ballots where the party didn't field a primary candidate. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker hasn't confirmed if he will sign it. PLAY QUOTE
State Representative Bradley Fritts from Dixon called the bill a sneaky move.
“This bill, which was amended and voted on within hours of filing, will completely upend the current rules we have for running for legislative office and being appointed to fill vacancies by one’s political party,” said Fritts Thursday.
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