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In Illinois' 13th district, one candidate is suing over the constitutionality of the onerous signature requirements for independent candidates.Republican U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, first electe...

After a setback on legislative redistricting, reform advocates may make term limits in Illinois another of its goals.Last week, a circuit court judge rejected a citizen-led effort to reform redistrict...

In the weeks since the California primary, when Hillary Clinton joined Donald Trump in becoming her party’s presumptive nominee for president, FairVote has tracked both candidates’ campaign appearance...

Last week, a circuit court judge struck down the initiative to reform redistricting in Illinois. However, the state Supreme Court quickly decided to hear the appeal, which could provide new ...

An independent running in Illinois' 13th congressional district could garner substantial support in November. However, the candidate's Democratic opponent is now trying to keep him off ...

After making its case in a Cook County courtroom, a group fighting to reform the partisan drawing of congressional districts still faces one more crucial deadline ahead of achieving its goal of appear...

For the third consecutive election, the Illinois 10th congressional district will see the same candidates battle each other in a race where independent voters could make the difference.The district ha...

The movement for reforming the drawing of legislative districts in Illinois marches toward its goal but continues to face political obstacles.The Independent Map Amendment, the group behind the effort...

Now that the major parties have all but decided who their nominees will be – with the official nominations coming this July – leaders in both parties are eager to unify their respective base...

Late last week, the Illinois State Senate passed a measure that helps get more residents registered to vote. The bill still has to clear the Illinois House before it moves to the governor's desk.Senat...