THE BALLOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT
Published on: 14/01/2026
Ballots don’t stop when polls close. For decades, Illinois elections ended with questions but no courtroom. A Supreme Court ruling changes that — allowing challenges before outcomes are sealed and trust is tested.
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