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Ted Dabrowski, the president of a conservative public policy research organization, said he plans to announce his campaign for governor.

Dabrowski joins DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick in the Republican primary for governor.

Former Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy announced he will run for U.S. Senate in 2026.

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SPRINGFIELD – More Republicans are entering races for statewide office after an initially slow start in announcing candidates for the 2026 election.

Illinois Republicans held their annual events around the Illinois State Fair on Thursday, with former Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy launching a U.S. Senate campaign and Ted Dabrowski, the president of conservative research group Wirepoin

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