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Following the ‘Blue Tsunami,’ Republicans Look to Rebuild Party Power in Illinois
Democrats won record supermajorities as Republicans blamed spending gaps, weak candidate recognition and voter frustration over inflation and gas prices.
- Illinois Republicans suffered historic losses in last week's midterm election, failing to win any statewide offices as Democrats secured record supermajorities in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly.
- Voter frustration with President Donald Trump over inflation and gas prices compounded GOP struggles, while Illinois Republican Party Chair Bob Grogan noted the party was massively outspent by Gov. JB Pritzker's nearly $90.5 million spending.
- Democrats now hold record supermajorities of 84-34 in the House and 45-14 in the Senate, while voters in Lake County soundly rejected a sales tax referendum by 56.8% opposing the education measure.
- Aaron Del Mar called Monday for an Illinois Republican convention to revamp party operations, while members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus seek to oust House Minority Leader Tony McCombie following the losses.
- Party strategists are prioritizing long-term rebuilding, emphasizing better candidate recruitment and sharper focus on local affordability to counter Democratic messaging in future election cycles.
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Muddy River NewsIllinois Republicans Assess Damage From Nationwide ‘Blue Tsunami’
In the governor’s race, Gov. JB Pritzker set a modern-day record for a Democratic candidate with about 60% of the vote. And in state legislative races, Republicans lost more seats than expected.
·Chicago, United States
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Following the ‘Blue Tsunami,’ Republicans Look to Rebuild Party Power in Illinois
Following the ‘Blue Tsunami,’ Republicans Look to Rebuild Party Power in Illinois Andrew Montequin Wed, 11/11/2026 - 19:46 Last Tuesday’s midterm election saw massive shifts in the balance of power between parties in Illinois and beyond. The U.S. House and Senate both flipped to Democratic majorities. Meanwhile, the party expanded its supermajority in the Illinois General Assembly and saw huge gains in suburban Cook and nearby counties. After th…
·Chicago, United States
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USA Today
USA Today'Blue tsunami' leaves Illinois Republicans looking for answers
·Springfield, United States
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