CHICAGO (AP) — Federal officials will keep an eye on the mayoral election in Chicago, a city with a rich history of voting shenanigans.
The U.S. Attorney's office said it has a long-standing practice to monitor Chicago elections. That means setting up a hotline that voters and candidates can use on Feb. 22 to report problems. The Election Day hotline number is 312-469-6157. Federal prosecutors will be available to deal with complaints.
Six candidates are vying to replace the retiring Mayor Richard Daley, who didn't seek a seventh term. Aldermanic seats and other city posts are also on the ballot.
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said monitoring the election is about protecting the rights of voters and ensuring the integrity of results.
Fitzgerald's office warns that violators face prison time and hefty fines.
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press.
The U.S. Attorney's office said it has a long-standing practice to monitor Chicago elections. That means setting up a hotline that voters and candidates can use on Feb. 22 to report problems. The Election Day hotline number is 312-469-6157. Federal prosecutors will be available to deal with complaints.
Six candidates are vying to replace the retiring Mayor Richard Daley, who didn't seek a seventh term. Aldermanic seats and other city posts are also on the ballot.
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said monitoring the election is about protecting the rights of voters and ensuring the integrity of results.
Fitzgerald's office warns that violators face prison time and hefty fines.
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press.
