Illinois § 24A-7
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 24A-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24A-7.
(from Ch. 46, par. 24A-7) Sec. 24A-7. A separate write-in ballot, which may be in the form of a paper ballot, card or envelope in which the elector places his ballot card after voting, shall be provided if necessary to permit electors to write in the names of persons whose names are not on the ballot. The ballots, ballot cards and ballot card envelopes may, at the discretion of the election authority, be printed on white paper and then striped with the appropriate colors. When an electronic voting system is used which utilizes a ballot card, each ballot card envelope shall contain the write-in form and information required by Section 16-3 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 83-110.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 24A-7
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 24A-7 cover?
Section 24A-7 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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