Election Countdown: What else is on your ballot?

For the first time since 2014, your ballot will include three non-binding advisory questions. This is the maximum number of advisory questions allowed by Illinois law. Here are the questions, along with a brief explanation of what your “yes” or “no” vote will mean.

ILLINOIS ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE ADVISORY QUESTION

  • A "yes" vote supports advising state officials on whether to provide for medically assisted reproductive treatments, including in vitro fertilization, to be covered by any health insurance plan in Illinois that provides full coverage to pregnancy benefits.

  • A "no" vote opposes advising state officials on whether to provide for medically assisted reproductive treatments, including in vitro fertilization, to be covered by any health insurance plan in Illinois that provides full coverage to pregnancy benefits.

ILLINOIS PENALTIES FOR CANDIDATE INTERFERENCE WITH ELECTION WORKER’S DUTIES ADVISORY QUESTION

  • A "yes" vote supports advising state officials on whether to establish civil penalties if a candidate interferes or attempts to interfere with an election worker's official duties.

  • A "no" vote opposes advising state officials on whether to establish civil penalties if a candidate interferes or attempts to interfere with an election worker's official duties.

ILLINOIS INCOME TAX ADVISORY QUESTION

  • A "yes" vote supports advising state officials on whether to amend the Illinois Constitution to create an additional 3% tax on income greater than $1 million for the purpose of dedicating funds to property tax relief.

  • A "no" vote opposes advising state officials on whether to amend the Illinois Constitution to create an additional 3% tax on income greater than $1 million for the purpose of dedicating funds to property tax relief.