Illinois alderperson charged over deceased mother’s ballot
By The BriefBrief
Waukegan 1st Ward alderperson Sylvia Sims Bolton was charged after authorities alleged she voted by mail in her deceased mother’s name.
WHO:Sylvia Sims Bolton and the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office
WHAT:Bolton was charged with felony mutilation of election material and misdemeanor disregarding election code for allegedly submitting a mail-in ballot in her deceased mother’s name.
WHEN:May 27, 2026 at 7:28 PM ET
WHERE:Waukegan, Illinois
WHY:Authorities alleged the vote-by-mail ballot was submitted in the name of a deceased voter, flagged during a post-election review.
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