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IL HB5031

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bradley Fritts

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a minimum vote threshold for write-in candidates in township and municipal elections in Illinois
  • Write-in candidates cannot assume office if their vote total is less than the number of petition signatures that would have been required to appear on the ballot
  • Amends both the Township Code (60 ILCS 1) and the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5)
  • Introduced by Rep. Bradley Fritts in the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

Legislative Description

MUNI/TWP WRITE-IN CANDIDATES

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2026
Ethics & Elections3/18/2026
Rules2/10/2026

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