Commentary: Will the Illinois GOP show up for the 2026 state elections? – Chicago Tribune*

Jim Nowlan: "Because of extreme gerrymandering, the GOP has few state legislators and no statewide officials whatsoever. Attractive but no-name candidates are being counseled by Republican insiders that this is a no-win year for the GOP and it’s better to stay out."
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Deb
1 year ago

Republicans can start by putting up a credible candidate for governor and Senate. Then send funds to counteract Pritzker’s billions.

Fed up neighbor
1 year ago

No

The Railroader
1 year ago

With the ‘extreme’, not to mention unconstitutional gerrymandering of Illinois, why would any GOP candidate bother?

Until the districting is taken out of the hands of political animals, Illinois is lost to the corrupt left.

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