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What the Gov

The Better Government Association takes reader questions related to Illinois government and upcoming elections and tracks down the answers.

What the Gov

What the Gov: If I Voted Republican in a Primary, Can I Vote Democrat in the General?

Illinois primary elections force voters to ask for a partisan ballot. From primaries to the general in November, here’s what you should know about party identification and voting.
Oct 19, 2018 3:30 PM
What the Gov

What the Gov: Is the Illinois Board of Elections Ready For Hackers in November?

The state diagnosed problems and got federal money to address them. But the election is just weeks away and the state is racing to scale cybersecurity programs statewide, especially for local bodies with the greatest need. It’s unclear whether they’ll get this done by Nov. 6.
Oct 2, 2018 4:30 PM