MOLINE, ILLINOIS - On Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, voters in Illinois will decide whether the state should hold a Constitution Convention or Con-Con. The last Constitution Convention in Illinois was held in 1970, and among the changes made to the state constitution was the addition of a provision that voters be asked every 20 years if a Constitution Convention should be held. The last time voters addressed the issue was in 1988 when it was rejected by 75%.
What is a Constitution Convention? What are the pros and cons about voting for or voting against a Constitution Convention? who is in favor of holding a Constitution Convention and admits his side has an uphill battle with many more organizations against a Constitution Convention than for one.
