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Which Illinois Republicans are seeking statewide office in 2026? So far, hardly any
Politicians are set to gather at the Illinois State Fair this week, unofficially kicking off the 2026 election season.
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Who is running on the Republican ticket for Illinois governor? Here are the candidates so far
More may throw their hat into the ring, but two Republicans have already announced their candidacy to be the next governor of Illinois.
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Pritzker criticizes Texas Republicans, defends Illinois congressional map on Meet the Press
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Gov. JB Pritzker took his defense of Texas Democratic lawmakers to "Meet the Press" Sunday morning ...
Sen. Dick Durbin joins Texas Democrats in denouncing GOP remap try: ‘This is an American issue’
Durbin was originally supposed to speak alongside the lawmakers last week, before a bomb threat was reported at the hotel ...
Gerrymandering debate rages in Illinois as Texas lawmakers remain in state
Democrats from Texas remain in Illinois with just over a week to go in a special legislative session as a fight over ...
Darin LaHood appears to pass on Illinois Senate run in blow to state GOP hopes
His decision not to run is a severe blow to the Illinois GOP, which has been scrounging for a candidate to run to succeed ...
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Illinois GOP set to elect new state chair - Chicago Tribune
Illinois’ Republican leaders are set to meet virtually Friday to select a successor to Don Tracy, who resigned the state GOP chairmanship last month in frustration over party infighting.
Texas GOP again fails to pass Trump-backed redistricting as Newsom calls for halt
Texas Republicans were unable again Monday to approve new congressional districts as Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Republicans to ...