Illinois legislators changing the state’s Congressional maps before the 2026 Election seems unlikely with time and the Governor as potential challenges.
President Donald Trump suggested states that can give Republicans an advantage, should. This summer, several dozen Democrats from Texas fled to Illinois to avoid voting for that state’s new Congressional maps that gives Republicans an advantage. In front of the Economic Club of Chicago on Tuesday, Governor J.B. Pritzker was asked if Illinois will follow suit to give Democrats an advantage, Governor Pritzker hedged.
Monday, candidates for the 2026 Primary–including those seeking office for one of Illinois’ 17 Congressional seats, begin filing their nominating petitions. The primary will be on March 17th. The midterm election is November 3rd, 2026.
Story form Illinois Radio Network
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