Ballot

Former President Trump’s Name Removed from Illinois Primary Ballot: What’s Next in the Legal Battle?

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A judge in Cook County, Illinois, has issued a ruling that removes former President Donald Trump’s name from the state’s primary ballot. However, this decision follows the commencement of early voting for the upcoming primary election on March 19. The judge, Tracie Porter, has temporarily stayed her ruling until Friday, anticipating an appeal from Trump’s legal team, who have declared their intention to do so promptly. Porter also stated that her ruling would remain on hold if the U.S. Supreme Court delivers a decision “inconsistent” with hers in a case involving a similar matter in … Read more

Cook County Judge Orders Removal of Donald Trump’s Name from Republican Primary Ballot, Pending Appeal

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Former President Donald Trump’s name has been ordered to be removed from the Republican primary ballot in Illinois by Cook County Judge Tracie Porter. However, the order has been stayed until Friday to allow for an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. In a detailed decision, Judge Porter stated that the Illinois State Board of Elections had reached the wrong conclusion when rejecting a petition by five Illinois voters who objected to Trump’s candidacy. The objectors argued that Trump’s involvement in the January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol constituted an “insurrection,” … Read more

Higher Court to Decide Fate of Controversial Chicago Ballot Referendum on Funding for the Unhoused

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Chicago, IL – The legal battle over a ballot referendum aimed at providing funding for the unhoused population is escalating as the case moves to a higher court. Last Friday, a circuit court judge declared the question unconstitutional, but the city is now seeking to overturn that ruling. The dispute centers around the Bring Chicago Home referendum, which has faced opposition from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA). BOMA filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Board of Elections to remove the referendum from the ballot. The three-part referendum asks voters to consider increasing the … Read more

Legal Battle: Trump’s Eligibility on Illinois Ballot Challenged Amidst Claims of Involvement in Capitol Insurrection

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CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) — Lawyers representing former President Donald Trump and five Illinois voters engaged in a courtroom battle in downtown Chicago on Friday over whether Trump should be removed from the upcoming primary ballot. The case, which began last month when the Illinois State Board of Elections declined to disqualify Trump, may be decided by next week, according to Cook County Circuit Court Judge Tracie Porter. Despite Porter’s hope for a speedy resolution, it is possible that the case may escalate to the Illinois Supreme Court, according to Carolyn Lederer, the attorney arguing … Read more