Druck v. Illinois State Board of Elections

Dan Druck, the candidate, filed nomination papers to have his name placed on the ballot for the November 4, 2008, general election in the 14th Congressional District. Brett Basse, the objector, filed objections that challenged Druck’s nomination papers. The Illinois State Board of Elections (SBOE), sitting as the State Officers Electoral Board (SOEB) (1) found that it lacked the authority to address the constitutional issues raised by Druck, but (2) found that Druck failed to secure enough signatures on his nominating petitions to have his name placed on the ballot. Accordingly, the SOEB…