Mail-In Ballot Procedures in the Wake of the April 2025 Election

In any healthy democracy, election integrity is not optional—it is essential. In Illinois, as across the nation, that principle is enshrined in the laws and procedures that govern how votes are cast, processed, and counted. One of the most important of these laws pertains to the timing of mail-in ballot tabulation, a safeguard designed to protect public trust, prevent manipulation, and ensure a level playing field for all candidates.