Daily Herald Election Coverage
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Democratic governors may offer a path forward for a party out of power in WashingtonAug 04, 2025 8:24 am - Anderson Clayton wanted a headline name to speak at North Carolina Democrats' summer gala — but the state party chair bypassed familiar Capitol Hill figures, looking instead to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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Texas Democrats flee to the suburbs to block Trump-backed redistrictingAug 03, 2025 3:58 pm - Democratic Texas state lawmakers fled Austin for the Chicago suburbs Sunday to block a controversial redistricting plan that likely would hand Republicans more seats in Congress.
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Prosecutors don’t oppose release of timeline in foster child’s deathAug 02, 2025 4:00 am - The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for weeks has said it is deferring to local prosecutors in its refusal to release a timeline in the case of an 18-year-old who died in foster care. But local prosecutors, the St. Clair County state’s attorney’s office, say they do not oppose release of the information.
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Illinois State Police: 225 stolen vehicles were recovered in recent anti-theft campaignAug 02, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois police crack down on vehicle theft - 225 stolen vehicles recovered and 15 firearms seized.
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Kelly leans on experience in Illinois’ Democratic Senate primaryAug 02, 2025 4:00 am - Congresswoman Robin Kelly cites an ability to pass legislation as why voters should choose her in crowded Democratic primary for an open U.S. Senate seat.
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Trump administration requests voter data from Illinois electionsAug 02, 2025 4:00 am - The Trump administration has asked Illinois election officials for a copy of the state’s voter registration database, including sensitive data about individual voters and...
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Republican Kate McGrath to run for 29th state Senate seatAug 01, 2025 2:40 pm - Deerfield resident Kate McGrath on Friday announced she’ll seek the Republican nomination for the 29th state Senate District seat in 2026.
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State Rep. Nabeela Syed announces campaign for Illinois SenateJul 31, 2025 12:02 pm - Democratic state Rep. Nabeela Syed of Inverness will run for the state Senate in 2026.
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Kane County Auditor Penny Wegman announces bid for treasurerJul 31, 2025 7:37 am - Kane County Auditor Penny Wegman on Wednesday officially announced her candidacy for county treasurer.
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State Sen. Mark Walker won’t seek reelection in 2026Jul 29, 2025 5:08 pm - Illinois State Sen. Mark L. Walker announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection next year.