Officials Say They Did A ‘Real Good Job’ On Election Day — But Alders Rip Ballot Shortages, Long Waits

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Original Load Date Nov. 9, 2026, 6 p.m.
Last Updated Nov. 9, 2026, 6 p.m.
Original URL https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/09/officials-say-they-did-a-real-good-job-on-election-day-but-alders-rip-ballot-shortages-long-waits/

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CITY HALL — Chicago Board of Elections leaders defended its handling of [ last week’s election ][1] as alderpeople pressed them Monday over ballot shortages, long lines and other problems that frustrated voters across the city. A [ coding error ][2] caused 24 of the city’s 1,291 precincts to run sh...