Illinois lawmakers are weighing boosting voter turnout by consolidating elections and considering compulsory voting. During a subject matter hearing of the House Ethics and Elections Committee, Miles Rapoport of the University of Chicago testified that countries such as Australia have seen turnout jump from 60% to more than 90% after implementing compulsory voting in 1924.

Republican contenders continue to add their names to the list of candidates who wish to defeat Gov. JB Pritzker and become Illinois' next governor.

Former state Sen. Darren Bailey on Thursday acknowledged that when he ran unsuccessfully for governor against Democrat JB Pritzker nearly four years ago, he didn’t understand the issues affecting Chicago and its suburbs like he did in other parts of the state.

Odd-year municipal elections suppress votes. Illinois should follow other states and move them to November for a more representative vote.

Republican Darren Bailey stopped in Bloomington as part of a three-leg tour announcing another run for governor of Illinois.

We’re concerned about his willingness to allow the federal government to interfere in the administration of Indiana elections,” said the director of an Indiana voter protection group.

Republican candidate Darren Bailey announced that he will run for a second time for Illinois governor against Democratic challenger JB Pritzker.