Illinois SB0054 mandates regular updates on vote counts and sets standards for reporting vote-by-mail tallies.
SB0054 amends the Illinois Election Code to require all election authorities to provide regular updates to the State Board of Elections on votes tabulated. The State Board must then make this information public every 48 hours. Additionally, the State Board of Elections must adopt standards for reporting the total number of vote-by-mail ballots tabulated by January 1, 2026. These standards will apply to all primary, consolidated, general, and special elections starting with the 2026 primary.
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