SB3296

SB3296 allows townships in Illinois to combine into one election precinct under certain conditions.

SB3296 amends the Election Code to allow election authorities to combine townships into one election precinct if they are contiguous and meet specific conditions. These conditions include having fewer than 1,800 registered voters combined, fewer than 500 voters in any precinct, and approval from the majority of the township trustees. The bill also allows for voter reassignment to adjacent precincts if there are fewer than 50 registered voters in a precinct. The election authority must consider voter convenience and election integrity when deciding to combine precincts.