Texas GOP chairman calls Illinois a winnable ‘purple state’
Texas Republican Party Chairman Abraham George says Republicans are underrepresented in Illinois, pointing to Donald Trump’s 43% vote total in 2024.
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New Republican to run for Illinois governor as election season begins
Ted Dabrowski, the president of a conservative public policy research organization, said he plans to announce his campaign for governor. Former Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy announced he will run for U.S. Senate in 2026.
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‘Fair play:’ Democratic Senate candidates jockey for Durbin’s seat on Governor’s Day at state fair
All three major Senate Democratic candidates have said they’ve spoken to Durbin about an endorsement, but it’s unclear whether the senator will choose a side.
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Illinois Dems say state should be blueprint in national fight against Trump
Democratic candidates for Senate disagree over receiving contributions from corporations.
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After his first 100 days in office, what’s Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams planning next?
At his 100-Day address on Wednesday, Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams said he will continue to carry the people’s vision for the city forward with honesty and integrity.
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Illinois Dem leaders Welch, Harmon eye same state central committee post
llinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Illinois Senate President Don Harmon downplay the potential of a heavyweight power struggle..
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Springfield attorney Don Tracy announces U.S. Senate bid
Tracy took over as state GOP party chair in 2021.
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Trump taps NIU grad to head Bureau of Labor Statistics
E.J. Antoni received both a Master’s and Ph.D. in economics from NIU. Antoni was a graduate assistant at the university for almost four years, up until his graduation in 2020.
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Illinois redistricting effort possible, but unlikely to yield more Democratic seats
Gov. JB Pritzker touts redistricting in response to Texas, but his legislative allies cite no signs of movement on the issue in Springfield.
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Jeffries, top Illinois Dems hope voters will punish Republicans in 2026
Lawmakers discuss impacts of One Big Beautiful Bill on Illinois residents.
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Gov. JB Pritzker, on ‘Meet the Press,’ says he won’t rule out 2028 presidential run
Pritzker, who was on Kamala Harris’ vice presidential shortlist, has been asked about his political future for years — and he’s always vowed Illinois was his first priority.
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Which Republicans are seeking statewide office in 2026? So far, hardly any
On the Republican side, it’s a ghost town in primary races for statewide offices so far.
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Pritzker: FBI can’t arrest Texas lawmakers sheltering in Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says the FBI has no jurisdiction because the Texas lawmakers are not breaking any federal laws.
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Texas senator says FBI will help find Democrats who fled the state, Pritzker calls it ‘grandstanding’
The request sets the stage for an escalation of a war between the Trump administration and Illinois Democrats, with Gov. JB Pritzker at the helm.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker on why his state is hosting Texas state lawmakers
Texas Democrats have been staying in Democratic-led states like Massachusetts, New York, and Illinois.
