ELEC CD-CANDIDATE NAME FORMAT Senate SponsorsSen. Sally J. Turner-Julie A. Morrison 2/18/2026SenateTo Elections 10 ILCS 5/7-19from Ch. 46, par. 7-19Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning primary election ballots, provides that the lettering of candidate names on a ballot shall be in both capital and lowercase letters in conformance with standard English language guidelines, unless compliance is not feasible due to the election system utilized by the election authority. 1/29/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Sally J. Turner 1/29/2026SenateFirst Reading 1/29/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/10/2026SenateAssigned to Executive 2/11/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison 2/18/2026SenateTo Elections 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026