CCD Wins 7th Circuit Appeal in Case Granting Petitioning Relief In Illinois
On August 20, 2020 the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court’s order granting relief from petitioning requirements for independent and minor party candidates in Illinois due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision paves the way for a more competitive 2020 general election in Illinois, as voters will be free to cast their votes for independents, Greens and Libertarians — not just Republicans and Democrats. See the background on this case here and here.Even with the relief