Article III — SUFFRAGE AND ELECTIONS
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Ill. Const. art. III, § 1 VOTING QUALIFICATIONS
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Every United States citizen who has attained the age of 18 or any other voting age required by the United States for voting in State elections and who has been a permanent resident of this State for at least 30 days next preceding any election shall have the right to vote at such…
Ill. Const. art. III, § 2 VOTING DISQUALIFICATIONS
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A person convicted of a felony, or otherwise under sentence in a correctional institution or jail, shall lose the right to vote, which right shall be restored not later than upon completion of his sentence. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
Ill. Const. art. III, § 3 ELECTIONS
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All elections shall be free and equal. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
Ill. Const. art. III, § 4 ELECTION LAWS
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The General Assembly by law shall define permanent residence for voting purposes, insure secrecy of voting and the integrity of the election process, and facilitate registration and voting by all qualified persons. Laws governing voter registration and conduct of elections shall …
Ill. Const. art. III, § 5 BOARD OF ELECTIONS
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A State Board of Elections shall have general supervision over the administration of the registration and election laws throughout the State. The General Assembly by law shall determine the size, manner of selection and compensation of the Board. No political party shall have a m…
Ill. Const. art. III, § 6 GENERAL ELECTION
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As used in all articles of this Constitution except Article VII, "general election" means the biennial election at which members of the General Assembly are elected. Such election shall be held on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November in even-numbered years or on suc…