Articles filed under Misc Elections
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No recommendation for GOP in Congress for Dist. 9Feb 17, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: We wish one of the four were a competitive candidate who could turn November's general election into a worthwhile debate with the Democratic Party nominee. Unfortunately, that's not the case.
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Candidates spar over which Democrat should represent the 52nd DistrictFeb 16, 2026 5:30 pm - The two Democratic hopefuls in the primary for the 52nd state House shared similar views during a weekend League of Women Voters candidate forum at the Barrington Area Public Library.
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14th District GOP candidates say curbing government spending, overreach are top issuesFeb 16, 2026 1:35 pm - The Republicans running to represent Illinois’ 14th Congressional District cited financial issues among their top concerns.
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War or genocide? Schneider and Coghill clash over Israel-Gaza conflictFeb 16, 2026 1:35 pm - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and Democratic primary opponent Morgan Coghill are divided on Israel’s military action in Gaza, debating whether it’s a genocide or a war.
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GOP Senate candidates offer contrasting solutions to rising costs and economic challengesFeb 15, 2026 4:02 pm - Eliminating income taxes for young adults and incentivizing companies to prioritize hiring Americans are among GOP U.S. Senate candidates’ ideas for improving the economy and reducing costs.
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Daily Herald endorsement: Darren Bailey in GOP gubernatorial primaryFeb 15, 2026 2:00 pm - Daily Herald opinion: Former state Sen. Darren Bailey earns our endorsement in the Republican primary for governor.
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52nd House Democratic hopefuls discuss immigration, Illinois TRUST ActFeb 13, 2026 9:11 am - Democratic 52nd District Illinois House candidates Erin Chan Ding and Maria Peterson have similar views on immigration enforcement and the Illinois TRUST Act.
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Many — but not all — 9th Congressional District Democratic candidates say abolish ICEFeb 12, 2026 2:43 pm - Many — but not all — of the Democratic candidates for Illinois’ largely suburban 9th Congressional District seat believe the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency should be abolished.
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GOP candidates in 11th District differ on Trump’s efforts to dismantle Education Dept.Feb 11, 2026 6:18 pm - During a joint interview Wednesday two of the Republican candidates for Illinois’ 11th Congressional District seat disagreed about President Trump’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Education Department.
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Should U.S. nationalize elections? GOP governor candidates speak upFeb 09, 2026 6:41 pm - Contenders agree on giving feds access to Illinois voter registration info. “I don’t see a problem with it,” one says.