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THEY DIDN’T LOSE THE PARTY. THEY TOOK IT.

THEY DIDN’T LOSE THE PARTY. THEY TOOK IT.

FactsFirstus Investigative Unit
Published on: 01/09/2026

Documents, campaign filings and public admissions reveal how Illinois GOP insiders allegedly defied Republican voters, withheld support from their own ticket and prepared to explain a defeat before the first ballot was counted.

Illinois Republican PartyThomas DeVoreDarren BaileyIllinois GOP leadershipRepublican Party fundingIllinois election 2026
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ELEVEN VOTES. ONE LOCKED DOOR. A PARTY TURNING ON ITS OWN TICKET.

ELEVEN VOTES. ONE LOCKED DOOR. A PARTY TURNING ON ITS OWN TICKET.

FactsFirstus Investigative Unit
Published on: 30/08/2026

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 Republican PartyBob GroganThomas DeVoreIllinois GOP secret voteRepublican State Central CommitteeIllinois campaign finance
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