Articles filed under Republican Party
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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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U.S. Rep. Casten’s fundraising overshadows challenger’s effortsFeb 10, 2026 4:29 pm - U.S. Rep. Sean Casten has a significant financial advantage over the first-time candidate trying to usurp him as the Democratic Party nominee in the 6th District.
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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.
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Virtual forum Tuesday for GOP candidates in 11th U.S. House DistrictFeb 09, 2026 11:57 am - The Republican candidates in Illinois’ 11th Congressional District will discuss the issues facing the nation in an online forum Tuesday night.
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More than $12 million pouring into 9th Congressional District raceFeb 07, 2026 8:47 am - The Democratic primary in Illinois’ 9th District is the highest-priced congressional contest in the state.
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Most GOP candidates for 9th Congressional seat oppose Trump’s suggestion to nationalize electionsFeb 05, 2026 6:17 pm - The Republicans running to represent Illinois’ 9th Congressional District are split on President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to nationalize elections.
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League of Women Voters of Palatine Area introduces VOTE411.org, sets candidate forumsFeb 04, 2026 9:49 pm - A local League of Women Voters chapter aims to provide information to voters on the upcoming March 17 primary election through a series of upcoming candidate forums and a new online resource.
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Republican candidate for 8th Congressional District hammers opponents over their religious beliefsFeb 03, 2026 4:57 pm - A candidate in the 8th Congressional District Republican primary convicted of a hate crime a quarter century ago criticized two of his opponents’ religious beliefs in a joint interview.
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Field narrows in 9th Congressional District Democratic primaryFeb 03, 2026 8:59 am - A one-time Democratic candidate for Illinois’ largely suburban 9th Congressional District seat has withdrawn from the race, and another has suspended his campaign. Park R...
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Democratic hopefuls in 9th Congressional District divided on GazaFeb 02, 2026 8:21 pm - Many — but not all — of the Democratic candidates for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat on Monday criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza, with some going so far as to accuse the nation of committing genocide. Others defended Israel’s treatment of Palestinian civilians.