Board denies untimely motion for reconsideration in SBE v. Lyle
April 18, 2026 | Elections, State Board of, E, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Illinois
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General Counsel Arnej told the Illinois State Board of Elections that a motion for reconsideration in SBE v. Lyle (25AJ53) was untimely. Arnej said the filing came 38 days after the board order, while Rule 125.440 requires filing within 21 days, and recommended the board deny the motion as untimely.
"The recommendation is to deny the motion for reconsideration as untimely filed," Arnej said. The board then moved to accept counsel's recommendation; Member McCrory moved the motion and Member Brett seconded. A roll-call vote recorded unanimous approval, and the motion to deny reconsideration passed.
The denial closes this procedural challenge absent any further properly timed filings. The board's action followed counsel's review of the filing deadline in the board's rules.
"The recommendation is to deny the motion for reconsideration as untimely filed," Arnej said. The board then moved to accept counsel's recommendation; Member McCrory moved the motion and Member Brett seconded. A roll-call vote recorded unanimous approval, and the motion to deny reconsideration passed.
The denial closes this procedural challenge absent any further properly timed filings. The board's action followed counsel's review of the filing deadline in the board's rules.
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