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The votes are in and Amendment 1, also known as the Workers’ Rights Amendment, has passed in Illinois, but what does that mean and when will the change take effect?

With nearly all precincts currently reporting vote totals for the Workers’ Rights Amendment, also known as Amendment 1, it appears a final determination on whether or not the measure passed could be near.

While supporters have claimed victory, critics of the Workers’ Rights Amendment say voting results remain too close to call. With no official determination made, when will residents know for certain?

There are two different ways Amendment 1 can ultimately pass. Here’s a breakdown of how, and where results currently stand.

Amendment 1, also known as the Workers’ Rights Amendment, a measure that would add protections to the state constitution for workers seeking to unionize — and also would prohibit state lawmakers from passing “right-to-work” laws — currently trending toward passing. But final determination may not come for some time. Sandra Torres has more.

As Illinois’ highest court, the state’s Supreme Court, with a long-held Democratic majority, could potentially rule on cases related to abortion access or any other major issues like civil rights, gun regulations, voting laws, criminal justice reforms and more.

Voters eagerly woke up Wednesday morning wondering if the very first question on their ballot, an amendment to the state’s constitution known as Amendment 1, or the Workers’ Rights Amendment, had passed.

Has Amendment 1, the Worker’s Rights Amendment, passed or failed in Illinois? Track the results for the measure and other election results here.

Among the races being highly-watched in Illinois during the midterm elections were multiple Supreme Court races.

As votes continue to be counted in Illinois, several big races have yet to be called.

As Illinois voters cast their ballots, the very first decision they’ll have to make is whether or not to support a constitutional amendment called the “Workers’ Rights Amendment.”

Voters watching election results in Illinois on Tuesday will undoubtedly be watching to see who wins the most high-profile and contentious race in this midterm: the race for governor.

After polls close Tuesday in Illinois and as votes are counted across the state, you can track election results as they come in right here on NBCChicago.com and the NBC Chicago app.

To make sure you’re up to date on all the news happening during Illinois’ 2022 November Election Day on Tuesday, NBC Chicago will have coverage and updates throughout the night wherever you are.

One of the major issues set to be decided this Election Day in Illinois is the fate of the workers’ rights amendment, also known as Amendment 1.

Illinois voters have big decisions to make this election, as the state’s governor seat is up for vote, along with multiple other state and local races, as well as the top-of-the-ballot Workers’ Rights Amendment.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is predicting a large victory as he seeks re-election for a second term in a heated race against Illinois Sen. Darren Bailey. NBC 5’s Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.

To make sure you’re up to date on all the news happening during Illinois’ 2022 November Election Day on Tuesday, NBC Chicago will have coverage and updates throughout the night wherever you are.

Illinois voters have big decisions to make this election, as the state’s governor seat is up for vote, along with multiple other state and local races, as well as the top-of-the-ballot Workers’ Rights Amendment.

As voters head to the polls next week, NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern gives a preview of Illinois’ gubernatorial election between incumbent JB Pritzker and State Senator Darren Bailey.