Tag: Election 2026

Stratton, Tracy clash over Trump, affordability in lone U.S. Senate forum

Stratton stuck to the unapologetically progressive message that helped her win the Democratic nomination against more moderate primary opponents earlier this year. And she repeatedly tied Tracy to Trump policies that she said have driven up the cost of living.

Tracy, on the other hand, labeled Stratton as a tax-and-spend liberal and accused her of being a Democratic socialist “even though she won’t admit it.” He presented himself as a pragmatic conservative and suggested that Stratton was too focused on Trump.

Republican Congressman Mike Bost on Medicaid, Iran war, and why he won’t debate his opponent

As he runs for another term serving Illinois’ 12th district, Congressman Mike Bost discusses the Iran war and other foreign policy issues as well as Medicaid on The 21st Show.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Iran war, ICE accountability, and Supreme Court reform

Making a return to The 21st Show, Juliana Stratton discussed the war in Iran and reforms to immigration enforcement, adding she would be a ‘no’ vote on any of President Trump’s U.S. Supreme Court nominees.

From campus to the ballot box: Candidates rally student voters at the Illini Union

With a U.S. Senate seat up for grabs in Illinois, Democratic candidate Juliana Stratton brought her campaign to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, urging younger people to turn out and vote.

Former Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin crosses party line to endorse Gov. JB Pritzker over Darren Bailey

Durkin has long been a vocal opponent of President Donald Trump, whom the former leader blames for alienating moderate suburban voters who once provided the foundation for the Illinois GOP.

UPDATE: Champaign County clerk says 600 people need to watch mail for replacement ballots

A total of 28 people already voted with incorrect ballots in person and by mail.

Champaign County voters could see polling locations close — unless more people become election judges

Champaign County currently has a shortage of 120 election judges. If the gap isn’t filled, the county may see certain polling locations close on Election Day, affecting voters’ experiences.

Unit 4 opens its middle school doors as Champaign voters weigh $192 million renovation plan

Middle schools are overcrowded and in need of updates and expansions, district officials say, noting that annual tax rates won’t increase as a result of the “Building Better Schools” referendum.

Sheriff Dustin Heuerman and Gregory Worrell discuss immigration enforcement, Flock cameras in candidate interviews

Democratic incumbent Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman and Republican Gregory Worrell, participated in candidate interviews at Illinois Public Media’s studios.

IPM’s 2026 Midterm Election candidate interviews

One-on-one in-depth conversations with congressional, gubernatorial, senate, and local government candidates from the 21st Show and IPM News ahead of the November mid-terms

GOP congressional candidate Jeff Wilson on tariffs, energy production, and healthcare

Jeff Wilson, a Republican and former member of the Champaign County Board, is making a bid to flip Illinois’ 13th congressional district. He makes his case on The 21st Show.

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Champaign County Clerk candidates disagree on Trump’s SAVE Act, decline to discuss federal charges

Champaign County’s incumbent clerk, Democrat Aaron Ammons, faces a challenge from Republican Alan Anderson. During a candidate forum hosted by IPM, the two discussed election administration and local challenges. They declined to comment on allegations against Ammons in a federal indictment.