No Republican candidates have publicly announced they’re running for three statewide offices and just two have announced plans to run for governor as Gov. JB Pritzker seeks a third term.

Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi says the One Big Beautiful Bill will be part of her party’s pitch to voters in 2026.

Both political parties will unofficially begin the 2026 campaign with rallies at the State Fair in Springfield this week.

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SPRINGFIELD — With U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin , Comptroller Susana Mendoza and other members of Congress not seeking reelection in 2026, robust fields are growing in the Democratic primaries for the open seats.

Gov. JB Pritzker is seeking a rare third term and has been on the campaign t

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