SB3811

ELEC CD-TOWNSHIP CAUCUS

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB3811 amends election laws to restrict candidacy for general elections.

Illinois SB3811 amends the Election Code to restrict candidacy for general elections. It prohibits candidates who participated in the caucus of another political party from running as write-in candidates. Additionally, it bars candidates defeated in primary elections from filing as write-in candidates. The bill also modifies township caucus rules, including prohibiting participants from voting in more than one caucus and restricting participation by certain public officials and judges. The changes aim to maintain the integrity of the caucus process and election outcomes.

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Assignments Committee
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History

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

Apr 24

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026