Trump wants to nationalize elections, limit mail-in ballots. What we know

Donald Trump wants Republicans to nationalize elections and limit mail-in ballots, often citing debunked fraud claims. Here's ...

House Republicans push election overhaul with voter ID, mail-in ballot changes ahead of midterms

The proposal would impose new national voting standards, require photo ID and proof of citizenship, restrict universal mail-in ballots and ban ranked-choice voting.

Mail-in voting could be impacted this year in Illinois

A change made by the United States Postal Service has county clerks across the state concerned about upcoming elections.

How to register to vote by mail, and a big USPS change to note for 2026

Voting by mail has exploded in popularity in Illinois in recent years, and applications are now open to submit ballots for ...

Cook County clerk urges early mail-in voting amid USPS postmark change before March 17 primary

A little less than six weeks before the March 17 primary election, Democratic Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon urged mail-in ...

USPS postmark change could 'threaten' mail-in voters, Cook County officials warn

The Illinois primary election will be held March 17. All mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received ...

Illinois GOP urges early, mail voting despite Trump’s baseless fraud claims and calls to nationalize elections

The dichotomy between the state GOP’s efforts and the Republican president’s comments reflects the difficulties the Illinois political party faces as it struggles in a state where ...