Illinois HB1127 amends the Election Code to require judges seeking retention to redact their home address and prohibits them from resigning to seek.

Illinois HB1127 amends the Election Code to mandate that any Supreme, Appellate, or Circuit Judge seeking retention must file a declaration of redaction of their home address within 5 business days. The bill also prohibits judges from resigning to seek election to the same office unless they have not served as elected or appointed judge for at least 2 years. The Secretary of State must certify the candidacy for retention at least 6 months before the general election.

Illinois HB1127 amends the Election Code to require judges seeking retention to redact their home address and prohibits them from resigning to seek.

Illinois HB1127 amends the Election Code to mandate that any Supreme, Appellate, or Circuit Judge seeking retention must file a declaration of redaction of their home address within 5 business days. The bill also prohibits judges from resigning to seek election to the same office unless they have not served as elected or appointed judge for at least 2 years. The Secretary of State must certify the candidacy for retention at least 6 months before the general election.