Republican ex-judge argued Trump engaged in insurrection, should be removed from Illinois primary ballot
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A Republican retired judge is arguing that former President Trump should be removed from Illinois’ primary ballot for engaging in an insurrection in the Jan. 6 US Capitol attacks.
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Attorneys for Trump and citizens seeking to keep the Republican former president off the ballot presented their arguments before Erickson on Friday. The Illinois State Officers Electoral Board is expected to consider the recommendation on Tuesday.
Erickson's 21-page recommendation concluded that a "preponderance of the evidence" presented proves that Trump engaged in insurrection.
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