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‘Suburban cocktail party language’: Illinois GOP chair says better messaging needed to win back votersNov 07, 2026 10:46 am - Illinois Republican Party Chairman Bob Grogan believes GOP policies on taxes remain popular but acknowledges the party’s brand and messaging failed, comparing last week’s election losses to a “controlled burn” needed for future growth.
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Last Republicans standing: How the Trump effect grew Dems suburban footprint, devastated GOPNov 04, 2026 6:52 pm - Trump wasn’t on the ballot but politicos surmise his presence still affected down-ballot candidates.
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Trump-backed Republican redistricting sought a midterm edge. It didn't workNov 04, 2026 7:45 am - At the urging of President Donald Trump, Republicans in eight states redrew the boundaries of dozens of congressional districts over the past year while angling for an edge that could help them hold onto a slim House majority in a tough midterm election.
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Foster shakes off challenge by Elburn’s Walter to retain 11th Congressional seatNov 03, 2026 9:13 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville won re-election Tuesday, The Associate Press declared.
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As expected, Biss to succeed Schakowsky in 9th Congressional DistrictNov 03, 2026 8:03 pm - Voters in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District haven’t sent a Republican to the Capitol since Harry Truman was president — and that decades-long streak of Democratic victories didn’t appear at risk as ballots were counted Tuesday.
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GOP’s Tracy gives his Senate campaign a big cash boostOct 24, 2026 10:31 am - In the race to succeed U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, Republican Don Tracy’s campaign outraised Democrat Julia Stratton’s last quarter -- but only because of a big loan from Tracy.
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In suburban congressional races, GOP fundraising continues to lag behind DemsOct 24, 2026 10:29 am - Democratic candidates for suburban congressional seats continue outraising and outspending their Republican opponents.
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Is this the GOP’s last stand in northwest Cook County?Oct 20, 2026 5:43 pm - Will two suburban legislative seats long held by Republicans fall to Democrats in November?
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Can $1 billion power Republicans to victory in the midterms?Oct 07, 2026 9:08 am - Republicans are entering the final month of the midterm campaign increasingly anxious that the $1 billion at their disposal may not be enough to fend off sweeping losses as the party reckons with President Donald Trump's unpopularity, persistent cost concerns and the fallout from the war in Iran.
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Former Illinois House GOP leader Jim Durkin endorses Democrat JB Pritzker over Republican Darren BaileyOct 05, 2026 9:44 am - Accentuating the schisms that have helped make Republicans the superminority political party in Illinois, former Illinois House GOP leader Jim Durkin said he is endorsing Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker for a third term over Republican nominee Darren Bailey in the Nov. 3 general election.
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