Ill. Const. art. V, § 5
- Constitution
- Constitution of Illinois
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
The election returns for executive offices shall be sealed and transmitted to the Secretary of State, or other person or body provided by law, who shall examine and consolidate the returns. The person having the highest number of votes for an office shall be declared elected. If two or more persons have an equal and the highest number of votes for an office, they shall draw lots to determine which of them shall be declared elected. Election contests shall be decided by the courts in a manner provided by law. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
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