Elections
The conservative southern Illinois farmer lost to Gov. JB Pritzker by more than half a million votes in 2022.
The meeting Tuesday between White House officials and Indiana lawmakers had previously been scheduled, and it wasn’t known whether President Donald Trump’s support for a mid-decade redrawing of congressional maps was discussed.
A bid to establish a ballot initiative in 2026 to reform the redistricting process for Illinois state legislative map-making has kicked off, led by former U.S. Commerce Secretary Bill Daley and ex-Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
Some Texas House Democrats confirmed they were leaving after the first special session in the Lone Star state ended Friday, and as California’s own redistricting maps were expected Monday, meeting both the conditions laid out for their return.
More than a decade removed from the last time a Republican won a statewide election in Illinois, state GOP leaders say they have plenty of time to build a strong ticket.
Redistricting was a large focus at an annual gathering of the state party’s central committee and the Republican County Chair’s Association in Springfield, with a pre-taped message from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that dubbed his push “fair” and “necessary” setting the tone for the day.
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 in a competitive race that is also becoming one of the most expensive in the country.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Illinois Senate President Don Harmon downplay the potential of a heavyweight power struggle.
Gov. JB Pritzker touts redistricting in response to Texas, but his legislative allies cite no signs of movement on the issue in Springfield
Senate candidate Raja Krishnamoorthi’s campaign likened the package to the “post-Watergate reforms that helped to rein in the presidency following President Nixon’s blatant abuses of power.”
Pritzker has been asked about his political future for years — and he’s always vowed Illinois was his first priority. But pressed by host Kristen Welker on whether he would completely rule out a presidential run, he offers a small glimpse.
The White House is seeking access to a massive database containing Social Security and driver’s license numbers. A former Justice Department voting law expert says the request goes way beyond the department’s legal authority.
Party leaders are opting not to endorse at all in Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele’s race.
Mendoza didn’t officially announce a mayoral campaign in 2027, but she slammed Mayor Brandon Johnson’s leadership.
Eight months before the primary, Krishnamoorthi is hitting the airwaves but not attacking his primary opponents, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly.
Krishnamoorthi’s haul brings his campaign war chest to more than $21 million cash on hand — with more than eight months to go until the March 17 primary.
Mitchell is a former South Side state representative who also served as Pritzker’s deputy governor.
El titular demócrata regresó al Grand Crossing Park Field House, donde lanzó su primera candidatura para gobernador en 2017, defendiendo su caso para otro mandato.
The Democratic incumbent returned to the Grand Crossing Park Field House where he launched his first run for governor in 2017, making his case for another term.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 18 other attorneys general said the directive “usurps the States’ constitutional power and seeks to amend election law by fiat.”