vote-by-mail

Expanded vote-by-mail could boost Illinois turnout by more than 200,000 annually

June 22, 2022 | By Bryce Hill, Senior Research Analyst

Illinois could see over 200,000 more votes in its general elections as a result of expanded vote-by-mail services, but the higher turnout will not necessarily give an advantage to either major party and might yield better-informed voters. Recent legislation gives Illinoisans the ability to choose to automatically receive mail-in ballots for all future primary and general…