Illinois § 1-35
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-35, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-35.
Election and referendum procedures. (a) Elections and referenda provided for in this Act shall be conducted at the time and in the manner provided by the Election Code. (b) The Election Code shall govern elections under this Act, except that provisions relating to political parties shall not be applicable to elections under this Act, which shall be nonpartisan. (c) The canvass of votes cast at an election under this Act shall be as provided in Section 22-17 of the Election Code. The board of trustees shall act as the canvassing board. (d) If a candidate for the office of trustee dies before election day and is nevertheless deemed elected, then the candidate on the ballot who receives the next highest vote as compared with those votes cast for the deceased candidate shall be deemed elected. If there is no such other candidate, there shall be a vacancy. (e) In the event of a tie vote in an election on a proposition, the proposition shall fail. (f) Any qualified voter in the district may contest the election of any person to the office of trustee or the announced results of a referendum within 30 days after the date of the election or referendum by commencing an appropriate action in the circuit court of the county that contains all or the larger portion of the district. (g) The court costs and legal costs incurred by the district involving an election contest shall be borne by the district unless otherwise specified in this Act, but the expenses incurred by any voter contesting any election shall not be an expense of the district. (Source: P.A. 87-1277.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 1-35
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-35 cover?
Section 1-35 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 1-35?
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