State Representative Tony McCombie (IL) | Representative Tony M. McCombie (R) 89th District
State Representative Tony McCombie (IL) | Representative Tony M. McCombie (R) 89th District
A new state law backed by the state’s Democratic majority to change election procedures is currently on hold. Earlier this week, Sangamon County Judge Gail Noll granted a preliminary injunction, temporarily preventing the law from being enforced.
A key issue with the court involves a portion of the law that would alter the existing slating process in state elections. The current process allows a political party to put forward candidates for the general election in races where no one from that party ran in the primary election.
House Republicans opposed what they termed as a "political game" by House Democrats and collectively voted “present” on bill SB2412. “This united position is about providing checks and balances much needed in state government,” said House Minority Leader Tony McCombie.
The next court date to address this matter is set for June 3rd.
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