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id: 363e481e63
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-09 18:25 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 20:19 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Aldermen question election board staff on glitch, shortages

During a City Hall budget meeting Monday, aldermen questioned Chicago Board of Elections staff about a glitch and ballot shortages.

Section: [Elections](/chicago/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Chicago Board of Elections](/chicago/wiki/chicago-board-of-elections.md)

## Coverage

- [ABC7 Chicago](https://abc7chicago.com/post/alderpersons-grill-chicago-election-officials-glitch-caused-ballot-shortages-2026-day/20028104/), 2026-11-09 18:25 CST: Alders grill election officials about glitch and ballot shortages
- [Wirepoints](https://wirepoints.org/alderpersons-grill-chicago-election-officials-about-glitch-that-caused-ballot-shortages-abc7-chicago/) (advocacy outlet), 2026-11-09 20:19 CST: Alderpersons grill Chicago election officials about glitch that caused ballot shortages – ABC7 (Chicago)

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