Illinois Code § 7-28
Illinois Code § 7-28. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 7-28.
If, at the time for opening of a primary, one of the primary judges be absent, or refuse to act, the judges present shall appoint some qualified primary elector of the precinct to act in his place. If two of the primary judges be absent or refuse to act, the judge present shall fill the vacancies in the same manner, as above provided. If all of the primary judges be absent, or refuse to act, the primary electors present, who reside in the precinct, shall select the appropriate number of themselves to act as primary judges. The judges so selected and appointed shall take the same oath, have the same powers, and perform the same duties and be subject to the same penalties as regularly constituted election judges. (Source: Laws 1957, p. 1450.)
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7-28
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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