"Illinois and Massachusetts Debate Trump's Eligibility for 2024 Ballot"

The Illinois State Board of Elections will vote on January 30 to determine if former President Donald Trump should remain on the Republican Primary ballot for the upcoming March 19 primary. This follows a petition by Illinois voters citing Trump's involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack as disqualification from holding public office. The decision process involves a hearing officer, the SBE's general counsel, and an eight-person board. A 4-4 tie among the board members would result in Trump staying on the ballot, but any decision could be contested in court, with the potential for the Supreme Court to make a final ruling before Super Tuesday in March. The Illinois Republican Party has stated its neutrality and opposition to the petition, emphasizing the right of the people to choose their representative.