Pritzker Statement on Passage of
SB1863, Expanding Vote by Mail
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[September 15, 2020]
Gov. Pritzker issued the following statement on
the passage of Senate Bill 1863, ensuring all recent voters receive
a vote by mail application for the November election.
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"The right to vote is the foundational pillar of
our democracy -- and, now, as our elected leaders are making some of
the most consequential decisions of our lifetimes, it's more
important than ever that people have every ability to make their
voices heard,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I applaud Leader Kelly
Burke, Senator Julie Morrison, the Women’s Caucus and leaders in the
General Assembly for working to ensure Illinoisans can continue to
exercise their right to vote during these unprecedented times.
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"Sending vote-by-mail applications to residents who
have participated in recent elections will allow more people to vote
from the safety of their own homes and help reduce the spread of
COVID-19 in our communities. I look forward to signing this
legislation when it reaches my desk and I encourage all eligible
voters to exercise their right to vote at every available
opportunity.”
[Office of the Governor JB Pritzker] |