The "Bedsheet Ballot" (1964)

The "Bedsheet Ballot" (1964)

Update: 2025-01-30
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It's January 29th. In 1964, because of an impasse over redistricting, the state of Illinois held elections in which every candidate was at-large.

Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss what happened when voters entered the booth and were confronted with 118 races to weigh in on.

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The "Bedsheet Ballot" (1964)

The "Bedsheet Ballot" (1964)

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