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Illinois Statute
§ 5/7-63 Election contests-Petition procedure

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 7: The Making of Nominations by Political Parties

Topics: Petition Requirements Primary Elections Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/13-16 Arrest of disorderly persons

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 13: Judges of Election (Outside of Jurisdiction of Boards of Election Commissioners)

Topics: Election Security Election Offenses Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/17-20 Report of vote totals-Return procedure for ballots

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 17: Conduct of Elections and Making Returns

Topics: Record Retention and Confidentiality Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-1.1a Election contest-Statewide-Jurisdiction

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-1.2a Election contest-Statewide offices-Who may contest-Time and place for filing-Fee

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Election Costs Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-1.3a Election contest-Statewide-Petition-Contents

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Petition Requirements Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-1.4a Election contest-Statewide-Notice to parties

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-1.5a Election contest-Statewide-Appearances and responsive pleadings-Time

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-1.6a Election contest-Statewide-Examination of records-Procedure

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Record Retention and Confidentiality Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-1.7a Election contest-Statewide-Initial procedures and rules

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-1.8a Election contest-Statewide-Procedures for recount and initial hearing

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests Recounts

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-1.8b Election contest-Statewide-State Board of Elections

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-1.9a Election contest-Statewide-Recommended findings of Circuit Judge

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests Recounts

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-1.10a Election contest-Statewide-Final Decision by Supreme Court

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-1.11a Election contest-Statewide-Assessment of Costs

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Election Costs Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-1.12a Election contest-Statewide-Timing and finality of determination by Supreme Court

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-1.13a Jurisdiction of Supreme Court

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-2 Contests of state senators and representatives-Hearing

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-3 Contests of election of judges-Hearing

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Conflicts of Interest Judicial Elections Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-4 Contests of particular county offices or issues-Hearing

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-5 Contests of local offices and others- hearing

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-6.1 More than one contest relating to same precincts

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-12 Qualification to contest election of state senator or representative

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-13 Service of notice of intention to contest election

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-14 Deposing witnesses-Procedure

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-15 Power to compel attendance by witnesses and production of papers

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-15.1 Production of ballot counting code and attendance of witnesses

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Cybersecurity Responsibilities - Election Officials Contests or Protests Voting Equipment and Technology

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-16 Transmittal of contest documents to State Board of Elections

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Record Retention and Confidentiality Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-17 Transmittal of contest documents to General Assembly

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-18 Right of General Assembly to gather other evidence

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-19 Requirements for elector contesting particular elections

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-20 Contest petition-Contents-Procedure

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Petition Requirements Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-21 Service of process

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-22 Taking of evidence

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-23 Contest hearing procedure-Deposit of security for costs

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Contests or Protests Recounts

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-23.1 Death of contestee

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-23.2 Standard for granting recount petition

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests Recounts

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-24 Contest of constitutional amendments or public policy questions

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Initiatives and Referenda Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-25 Interveners in public propositions contests

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-26 Judgment of court to confirm or annul election

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-27 Finding of tie vote upon recount-Decision by lot

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Ties Contests or Protests Recounts

Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-28 Effect of court's judgment

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-29 Legal disqualification of winning candidate-Voiding of election

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

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Illinois Statute
§ 5/23-30 Appeals

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 23: Contesting Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

Illinois Statute
§ 5/24A-9 Public test of equipment and program prior to election day

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 24A: Electronic, Mechanical or Electric Voting Systems

Topics: Public Disclosure and Reporting Record Retention and Confidentiality Responsibilities - Election Officials Contests or Protests Voting Equipment and Technology

Illinois Statute
§ 5/24A-15.1 Discovery recount or election contest procedure

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 24A: Electronic, Mechanical or Electric Voting Systems

Topics: Record Retention and Confidentiality Contests or Protests Recounts Voting Equipment and Technology

Illinois Statute
§ 5/24B-9 Testing of Precinct Tabulation Optical Scan Technology Equipment and Program; Custody of Programs, Test Materials and Ballots

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 24B: Electronic, Mechanical or Electric Voting Systems with Precinct Tabulation Optical Scan Technology Capability

Topics: Election Costs Public Disclosure and Reporting Responsibilities - Election Officials Contests or Protests Voting Equipment and Technology

Illinois Statute
§ 5/24B-15.1 Discovery recounts and election contests

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 24B: Electronic, Mechanical or Electric Voting Systems with Precinct Tabulation Optical Scan Technology Capability

Topics: Record Retention and Confidentiality Contests or Protests Recounts Voting Equipment and Technology

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