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The "Bedsheet Ballot" (1964)

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This chapter explores an unprecedented voting method used in Illinois in 1964, where voters elected all state legislature seats at large. It highlights both the democratic ideals behind this approach and the practical challenges, including the overwhelming number of candidates on the ballot.

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