After partisan fight, lawmakers approve bill limiting donations in judicial elections – State Journal-Register (Springfield)

Senate President Don Harmon said the bill is “designed to limit the influence of money in judicial elections.” This influence was on display in 2020 with Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride's failed retention election.

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NB
1 year ago

I assume this bill has to do with machine insuring a iron grip on next Illinois supreme-court seat? They already gerrymandered, so now this bill cuts off any funding for opposition. Behind the scenes this and Amendment #1 is what the elections all about for pay-to-play machine.

Lions Choice
1 year ago

Crooked, Corrupt, Legally Illiterate Democrat Toilet Rats Think The Constitution Is Like An
E-vite that that you can just ignore

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