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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.”
Several seats for the U.S. House in the Chicago area are open as Democrats either retire or give up their seat to vie to replace Dick Durbin in the Senate.
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly in the Democratic primary for the Senate seat held by Dick Durbin, who is not seeking reelection.
A Trump administration executive order issued in March demands states not count mail-in ballots received after Election Day and requires proof of citizenship to register to vote. The attorneys general argue that the power to regulate elections rests with Congress, the states.
The billionaire governor’s backing could help Stratton preempt a long line of statewide political heavyweights jockeying for Durbin’s seat.
Stratton’s announcement in an early morning video comes just a day after Sen. Dick Durbin announced he’s stepping down from the Senate seat he’s held since 1996.
Expect announcements from Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Lauren Underwood within hours and days of Sen. Dick Durbin’s announcement that he will not seek reelection in the Senate.
The Federal Election Commission ruled Dowell’s congressional campaign violated several parts of the Federal Election Campaign Act, including failing to report in-kind political contributions.
In a contest seen as a litmus test of the popularity of the policies of the Trump administration, Crawford defeated Brad Schimel, who was backed by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
Irvin has been the western suburb’s mayor since 2017. During the runoff campaign, Laesch received strong support from key Illinois Democrats, including former Gov. Pat Quinn.
House easily defeated challenger Casundra Hopson-Jordan Tuesday, after a strong victory over troubled incumbent Tiffany Henyard in the Feb. 25 primary.
Illinois State Board of Elections spokesman Matt Dietrich said the agency was aware of the order but that it would have no bearing on the April 1 elections. He said the agency was waiting on changes to state or federal law — which executive orders cannot make — to update guidance for local election officials.
A Cook County treasurer’s office analysis shows voter turnout on tax-related referendums is highest in areas that are predominately white, wealthy and mostly homeowners.
Kat Abughazaleh, 26, has posted videos that have garnered millions of views. She says Democrats aren’t fighting hard enough against Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Jan Schakowsky, who won her 14th straight term last year, hasn’t decided whether she’ll seek reelection.
A Downers Grove Park District ordinance prohibits political or religious speech outside of the 15-by-15-foot zone in Fishel Park during park programming.
With most precincts reporting in Kane, DuPage, Will and Kendall counties, Irvin and Laesch had far outpaced the other three candidates. In Kane County, Irvin had 37.5% of the vote, compared to Laesch with 31.2%.
With all precincts reporting, Dominick won 57.3% of the voted, while Rodriguez garnered 42.6%. As Cicero’s municipal leader, Dominick has directed much of his attention at public safety, and has touted progress in reducing the western suburb’s street gang activity.
With all precincts reporting, House had nearly 88% of the vote, compared to Henyard’s 12%. It was a convincing defeat for Henyard, who had won 82% of the vote when she won the race for mayor in 2021.
The Peoria Republican also noted that the Northern District of Illinois has gone more than 22 months without a confirmed U.S. attorney.