Several Illinois news stories have recently pointed out the large share of state legislative elections with only one candidate running. The paucity of candidates is due to the restrictive Illinois ballot access laws, both in the general election and also, to a lesser extent, in primary elections.

Here is an article from Capitol Fax.

There is also a front-page story in the March 21 issue of the Journal Register, the Springfield daily newspaper, but it is behind a pay wall. It is titled, “One in Five Voters May not have a Say in Some Races.” Thanks to Sam Cahnman for this news.