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id: ec74ec74c2
section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-09 17:19 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 20:19 CST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Alders question election board on ballot shortages

During a Monday City Hall budget meeting, alderpersons questioned Chicago Board of Elections staff about ballot shortages, long lines and a glitch in last week's election.

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

## Coverage

- [Block Club Chicago](https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/09/officials-say-they-did-a-real-good-job-on-election-day-but-alders-rip-ballot-shortages-long-waits/), 2026-11-09 17:19 CST: Officials Say They Did A ‘Real Good Job’ On Election Day — But Alders Rip Ballot Shortages, Long Waits
- [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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