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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Same-day registration is certain for Illinois voters after judicial back-and-forth

October 10, 2016

Illinois voters will be able to register and vote up through Election Day next month, Attorney General Lisa Madigan said last week. Madigan made the announcement after the Seventh District Court of...

A Northwestern student casts his ballot at the Civic Center in 2014. A ruling by a federal court was stayed on Tuesday, meaning voters in larger counties will likely be able to register and vote on Election Day at their precinct.

Appeals court stays ruling on same-day voter registration

October 6, 2016

Illinois residents may still have a chance to register and vote in their precinct on election day, after a federal court stayed a ruling limiting same-day registration. The Seventh District Court of...

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