Illinois § 17-19.2
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 17-19.2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-19.2.
Where a vacancy in nomination is filled pursuant to Section 7-61 or Section 10-11, the vote by mail votes cast for the original candidate on the first ballot shall not be counted. For this purpose, in those jurisdictions where electronic voting systems are used, the election authority shall determine a method by which the first ballots containing the name of the original candidate may be segregated from the revised ballots containing the name of the successor candidate and separately counted. Where a vacancy in nomination is not filled pursuant to Section 7-61 or Section 10-11, all votes cast for the original candidate shall be counted for such candidate. (Source: P.A. 98-1171, eff. 6-1-15.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 17-19.2
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 17-19.2 cover?
Section 17-19.2 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.
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