Opinion of Kris Kobach

[politicallefty]

HP, obviously. The problem is that so many states have a partisan elected official in charge of elections. That should be ended in every state ASAP. Elections should NOT be subject to partisan politics in any way.

[politicallefty]

IL took that function away from the SoS in the 1970 constitution.

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The current State BoE has 4 Dems and 4 Pubs. IL state law also provides a mechanism for counties and cities to establish boards of election to replace that function of the elected clerk.

I think that's a very reasonable solution. The electoral process should be completely fair for all sides. Anything related to elections should be decided by a nonpartisan panel, such as the Wisconsin's Government Accountability Board (and something along the lines of California's Citizens Redistricting Commission for redistricting).