IL congressman’s retirement announcement sparks calls for election fixes – Center Square

“One immediate way they can do this is to consider a proposal similar to what Nebraska has, where the filing deadline for incumbents is earlier than other candidates, so there can be no coordinated handoff,” said Elizabeth Grossman, executive director of Common Cause Illinois.
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Wally
6 months ago

You don’t really think IL politicians would allow such a system as Nebraska’s? Most laws passed in IL allow incumbent politicians to game the system to their advantage. Madigan was king of the fix and is probably applauding Chuy’s move.

Deb
6 months ago

This is just corrupt politicians being corrupt as usual.

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