Illinois Republican Party
Recent News About Illinois Republican Party
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Hubbard on GOP leader: ‘Tracy has to go!’
Former GOP U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Hubbard is one of the signatories of a letter calling for the removal of Don Tracy as chairman of the state's Republican Party.
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Korte: ‘HB 5188. Mandates all public schools align with Nat’l Sex education standards’
GOP activist Jennifer Korte is spreading the word on pending legislation critics are calling the “groomer bill.”
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Tracy: 'Republicans now have control of the Madison County courts for the first time ever'
Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy said Madison County was a bright spot in the state for Republicans.
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Schmidt: 'Let’s straighten up Illinois'
Republican Kevin Schmidt has claimed victory over incumbent Democratic Rep. LaToya Greenwood in the 114th House District.
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Korte: 'Illinois families and seniors living on a fixed income are struggling with rising energy costs'
Jennifer Korte, Republican state representative candidate for the 112th District says the high cost of utilities that families are experiencing is a result of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) voted for by incumbent Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville).
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Korte: Stuart 'has stuck Illinois residents with two gas tax increases next year'
Jennifer Korte, Republican candidate for state representative in the 112th District, says motorists can expect two gas tax increases next year, thanks to the votes of incumbent Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Collinsville).
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Korte on tax burden of SAFE-T Act mandates: 'A few tweaks won’t fix the SAFE-T Act. We need to completely repeal it and start over.'
The Telegraph reported on a press conference that took place in Edwardsville on Monday the 10th where Illinois Republicans talked about the SAFE-T Act and property taxes.
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State rep candidate Kevin Schmidt: 'There are other egregious aspects of this law [SAFE-T Act] that need to be pointed out'
The Illinois the SAFE-T Act ignores minor offenses, said Kevin Schmidt, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 114th District has released a statement on how the SAFE-T Act ignores minor offenses.
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House candidate Schmidt gives endorsement to Bailey
Another Illinois Republican candidate gave their endorsement for the 45th United States President endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey after Bailey made headlines for controversial comments.
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State House candidate Schmidt: 'I am the only candidate in the 114th District race who will put the safety of our residents first'
State Representative candidate Kevin Schmidt released a statement to the Metro East Sun following the filing of two lawsuits by state's attorneys over the SAFE-T Act.
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Tracy: Metro East ‘the second largest metropolitan area outside of the Chicagoland’
Illinois Republican Chairman Don Tracy has been traveling the state speaking with Republicans and was recently in the Metro East.
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Schimpf: ‘I don’t support the state controlling what’s being taught in the classroom’
GOP gubernatorial candidate Paul Schimpf is backing parent efforts to remain involved in their childrens’ curriculum.
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Metro East's Hubbard announces Senate run: 'I will not break, I will not bend'
Peggy Hubbard is vowing to be the antithesis of Tammy Duckworth in her run for the U.S. Senate.
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Former candidate Babcock says Madigan is 'a guy that everyone knows is a pay-for-pay player'
Former Republican House candidate Mike Babcock (R-Wood River) is confused about how the Special House Committee convened to look into some of the actions of longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) arrived at their decision so quickly.
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Babcock argues House speaker is at core of corruption: 'There’s no way reform can come to Springfield as long as he is in office'
Former Republican House candidate Mike Babcock is encouraged by what he views as the bipartisan outcry over House Speaker Mike Madigan’s central role in an ongoing federal corruption probe.
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Amy Elik: Voters deserve a fighter to deliver overdue ethics reforms in Illinois
Amy Elik, candidate for State Representative in the 111th District, demanded ethics reforms and called on her opponent, Rep. Monica Bristow, to address rampant corruption and sexual harassment allegations in state government at a press conference on Tuesday.
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Mary Miller achieves 'decisive victory' in Illinois 15th District Republican primary
Mary Miller secured the Republican nomination for Illinois' 15th Congressional District on March 17, beating four other candidates.
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Incumbent Bourne wins Republican House primary in Illinois' 95th District
Incumbent Avery Bourne (R-IL) held off her challenger in Illinois' 95th Congressional District House primary on Tuesday.
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David Friess wins District 116 Republican House primary
David Friess secured the Republican nomination for the house seat in Illinois' 116th Congressional District.
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From Prairie State Wire
Critics say Pritzker policies only adding to Illinois' woes
Reacting to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s State of the State speech on Wednesday, Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider said that the governor's policies will only continue to make things worse for taxpayers.