Democratic chairs choose teachers union leader to replace Holmes on ballot
Jared Ploger emerged victorious from the crowded field vying to replace Holmes.
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Linda Holmes, a 20-year Illinois Senate Democrat, will step down from ballot
The Illinois Senate’s fifth-most senior Democrat is the second member of the chamber’s leadership team to plan an exit from ...
Margaret Croke wins Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller
Croke’s win solidified what was an impressive election night for candidates endorsed by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Croke leads Democratic comptroller race as downstate voters dominate GOP primaries
As Gov. JB Pritzker’s hand-picked candidate cruised to a high-profile victory in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Tuesday night, ...
Comptroller Susana Mendoza endorses Holly Kim to be her successor
Campaign ads have hit the airwaves in the Democratic primary since Gov. JB Pritzker made an endorsement.
Pritzker backs longtime political ally Margaret Croke for comptroller
Pritzker’s support could be a financial boost to Croke ahead of the March 17 primary.
Election ’26: 4 Democrats seeking to replace Mendoza as Illinois comptroller
Democrats running for comptroller offered various approaches to working with the General Assembly
Comptroller candidates spar over taxes, experience in candidate forum
Five Democrats are running to replace Comptroller Susana Mendoza in Illinois.
Tier 2 pension reform bill moves forward, but Pritzker says there’s ‘a lot more work’ to do
Pension reform measure calls for enhanced benefits, but at a significant cost for both state and local governments.
Which Republicans are seeking statewide office in 2026? So far, hardly any
Political days at the Illinois State Fair this week serve as unofficial kickoff rallies to the 2026 campaign season.
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