Eleven Illinois GOP leaders allegedly voted to leave their own candidates without support. Then a leaked email revealed the fight to keep it secret. Now the money, the filings and the party’s future are under scrutiny.
Illinois Republicans have spent years promising a comeback while Democrats keep winning. Inside the money, mistakes and political failures pushing the GOP toward a brutal reckoning.
Lawmakers' pay has risen nearly 45% since 2019, outpacing the average worker's paycheck as Illinois families face rising costs, high taxes and affordability concerns. The numbers raise tough questions about priorities.
The ousting of Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi has triggered a political earthquake as furious grassroots conservatives erupt over years of losses, weak leadership, and what this battle could mean for Illinois Republicans in the midterms.
Ballots don’t stop when polls close. For decades, Illinois elections ended with questions but no courtroom. A Supreme Court ruling changes that — allowing challenges before outcomes are sealed and trust is tested.
As the 2026 elections loom, Illinois Republicans are imploding. Thomas DeVore ignites a storm, accusing GOP leader Tony McCombie of surrendering to defeat. Scandals, infighting, and fading trust push the party to the brink of collapse.
