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Voters would be able to cast ballots up to three weeks before Election Day under a measure, designed to boost turnout and make voting more convenient, that passed the Illinois Senate with no opposition Friday.

Pre-Election Day absentee balloting has long been allowed in Illinois, but the measure goes well beyond that. It would authorize in-person early voting to begin the third Saturday before general or primary elections, and extend through the Thursday before Election Day.

The measure, approved on a 57-0 vote, now goes to the House.

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Apr 11, 05 @ 12:37 am

Comments

its a great bill. after hearing of lines at polling places and people having to wait for hours to vote, it is about time that a law is passed to allow early voting. a person should never be prohibited from voting because there just wasnt time. people have to work — their right to vote should be protected at all costs.

good work.

Comment by Anonymous Monday, Apr 11, 05 @ 8:40 pm
It’s a step in the right direction. I’ll be happy when we can vote absentee by mail or in person with no restrictions.

Comment by Marie Monday, Apr 11, 05 @ 10:57 pm
I accidentally prevented comments on this post until just a couple of hours ago. Sorry about that.

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Apr 11, 05 @ 11:05 pm