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Get a referendum on the ballot

Illinois is one of 24 states that allow a form of direct democracy called ballot initiatives. A ballot initiative can be officially created when a certain minimum number of registered voters sign a petition to initiate a public vote on a proposed statute or constitutional amendment. Learn more about signature requirements in Illinois »

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