Illinois special interests seize power through low voter turnout – Illinois Policy

"One study conducted by the American Political Science Review found off-cycle elections are historically associated with an increase in the salaries of public employees. This is because pro-union organizations tend to dominate during periods of lower voter turnout because of less competition from the public."
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Riverbender
1 year ago

One can easily see this in action as various school districts put new referendums on the off year elections. Works like a charm for them

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