HB 4790 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

ELEC CD-INCUMBENT WITHDRAWAL

Summary
Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Voter Choice and Fair Access Act. Amends the Election Code. Provides that, if a candidate who is the current holder of the elective office for which nomination papers have been filed withdraws his or her candidacy anytime up until 10 business days before the ballot is finalized, the State Board of Elections or the appropriate election authority shall reopen the filing period for that office. Sets forth additional requirements for the filing of petitions for nomination by incumbent office holders. Makes other changes.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 6, 2026
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Feb 6, 2026
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