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HB 2719

ELEC CD-VOTERS PER PRECINCT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Hoan Huynh and 1 co-sponsor

Illinois bill adjusts voters-per-precinct requirements in election code to modify precinct size standards and election administration parameters.

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
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Bill Summary · HB 2719

Legislative bill overview

HB 2719 would modify Illinois election code provisions related to the number of voters per precinct. The bill has been introduced and is currently in the Rules Committee after being referred from the Ethics & Elections Committee. Specific language regarding voter distribution thresholds or precinct size requirements is not publicly detailed in the available legislative history.

Why is this important

Precinct size directly affects voter access, poll operations, and administrative efficiency in elections. Changes to voter-per-precinct ratios can impact wait times at polling places, the number of poll workers needed, and how election resources are distributed across jurisdictions—ultimately affecting voter experience and election administration costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Precinct consolidation vs. expansion: Whether the bill increases or decreases voters per precinct, it may conflict with local election officials' preferences or create resource allocation challenges
  • Urban-rural disparities: Changes could disproportionately affect densely populated precincts versus rural areas differently, raising equity concerns
  • Implementation costs: Modifying precinct boundaries requires redistricting, new signage, voter notification, and poll worker training, creating unfunded mandate concerns

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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