THE ILLINOIZE: Candidates are popping up

July 8, 2025

Good morning, Illinois.

I’m scheduled to talk to Sen. Tammy Duckworth this afternoon on the radio. Join me at 4:10 at www.wmay.com.

There’s nothing on Governor Pritzker’s public schedule today.

Let’s get to it.

TWO STATEWIDE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES EMERGE

While Illinois Republicans have struggled to find top tier candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate in 2026, little has been made so far about what Republicans may step into down ballot races next year.