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The Illinois Board of Elections says “no more than about 200,000” voters have been affected by a cyber-hacking of the registration rolls this summer.

* From an Illinois State Board of Elections press release today…

The State Board of Elections can confirm that approximately 700 voter records were viewed and those 700 individuals will soon be notified by mail as required by law. In addition, approximately 86,000 records are strongly suspected to have been viewed and the Board staff continues to identify those individuals. Anyone within that group will receive written notification within the next thirty days. There appear to be 3,533 records viewed which will not be able to be identified.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Aug 31, 16 @ 3:39 pm

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I’m having a horrific flashback to Algebra class and the dreaded WORD PROBLEMS.

Comment by Cubs in '16 Wednesday, Aug 31, 16 @ 3:54 pm
Please God don’t let me get a letter right now. It’s the last thing I need.

Comment by Honeybear Wednesday, Aug 31, 16 @ 3:59 pm
“There appear to be 3,533 records viewed which will not be able to be identified.”

Rich, what makes those record unidentifiable? Is the person deceased or???

Comment by Mama Retired Wednesday, Aug 31, 16 @ 4:29 pm
I thought voter registration was a county responsibility?

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 31, 16 @ 4:35 pm
They should really poll again to see exactly what they need this to be. /s

Comment by A guy Wednesday, Aug 31, 16 @ 4:46 pm
@4:35: Thonhs have changed a lot in the last 15 years. Both state and local election authorities now have roles.

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 31, 16 @ 5:23 pm
Ken was on the Diane Rehm Show today, too:

http://thedianerehmshow.org

Comment by Anon221 Wednesday, Aug 31, 16 @ 5:56 pm

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