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House Democrats Reclaim 104th District With Mary Catherine Roberson’s Victory Over Republican Incumbent

By Sirean Morea | November 5, 2026

Strategic Investment and a Strong Democratic Candidate Deliver Major Victory as House Democrats Expand Historic Supermajority CHICAGO, IL — Democrats for the Illinois House (DIH) is celebrating another significant victory…

House Democrats Secure Fifth Seat Flip with George McClellan’s Victory in 114TH District

By Sirean Morea | November 5, 2026

Strategic Polling, Targeted Investment, and Determined Campaign Effort Deliver Another Hard-Fought Victory for Illinois House Democrats Springfield, IL — November 4, 2026 — Democrats for the Illinois House (DIH) is…

Speaker Welch Leads House Democrats To Historic Election Night Victory, Expanding Supermajority With At Least Four Seat Pickups

By Sirean Morea | November 3, 2026

Welch, House Democrats raise $35 million, defend incumbent seats, flip at least four Republican-held districts, and strengthen their historic supermajority in the Illinois House CHICAGO, IL. — House Speaker Emanuel…

Powering up Illinois!

By Sirean Morea | September 8, 2026

If you are currently 17 and turning 18 on or before Election Day, you don’t have to wait to take action. You can register to vote right now and cast…

Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Proviso Dems to Host 4th Annual Juneteenth Festival

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 26, 2026

Hillside, Ill. – On Friday, June 19, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s Juneteenth Festival is the place to be with a day of family…

Illinois House Poised to Consider a Ban on New Ice Detention Centers Near Homes, Schools and Parks

By Democrats for the Illinois House | March 30, 2026

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House is poised this session to vote on legislation that would prohibit federal immigration detention centers from being built within 1,500 feet of schools, parks, homes…

Voter Protection Hotline

By Democrats for the Illinois House | February 20, 2026

If you see problems at the polls or need help voting in the March 17 Primary, call 855 IL VOTES or email voterpro@ildems.com Protect the vote and help your neighbors…

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch Releases Statement Regarding Illinois Policy Institute’s Holocaust Denier Candidate

By Democrats for the Illinois House | January 28, 2026

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch released the following statement regarding Illinois Policy Institute’s Holocaust Denier candidate: “The darkest moments of our history were fueled by not only hatred; they were enabled…

Illinois Democratic Leaders to Host House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s State Central Fundraiser and 55th Birthday Celebration

By Democrats for the Illinois House | January 26, 2026

CHICAGO — Illinois Democratic leaders will host a milestone birthday celebration honoring Speaker of the Illinois House and 7th District State Central Committeeperson candidate Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Friday, February…

Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability

By Democrats for the Illinois House | January 22, 2026

SPRINGFIELD — House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch says this spring’s election-year legislative session will be squarely focused on tackling Illinois voters’ priorities.“We’re going to focus on things that help folks…

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