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Judge strikes down partisan play by Illinois Dems

To shore up their already supermajority status in Illinois, Democrats try to rig the game in their favor. A Springfield judge says not so fast.

This week’s update features commentary on ballot access, gerrymandering and partisan tribalism. To find out more about the judgment against Democrats on a law that would have taken multiple Republicans off the ballot, check out coverage from the Chicago Tribune. The Tribune editorial board also has an excellent opinion piece about the ruling out in their latest edition.

To learn more about ways you can get involved in more faithful civic engagement in this election and beyond, we encourage you to check out our Civic Revival page.


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