News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House
House Democrats Reclaim 104th District With Mary Catherine Roberson’s Victory Over Republican Incumbent
Strategic Investment and a Strong Democratic Candidate Deliver Major Victory as House Democrats Expand Historic Supermajority CHICAGO, IL — Democrats for the Illinois House (DIH)…
House Democrats Secure Fifth Seat Flip with George McClellan’s Victory in 114TH District
Strategic Polling, Targeted Investment, and Determined Campaign Effort Deliver Another Hard-Fought Victory for Illinois House Democrats Springfield, IL — November 4, 2026 — Democrats for…
Speaker Welch Leads House Democrats To Historic Election Night Victory, Expanding Supermajority With At Least Four Seat Pickups
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,…
Powering up Illinois!
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…
Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Proviso Dems to Host 4th Annual Juneteenth Festival
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…
Illinois House Poised to Consider a Ban on New Ice Detention Centers Near Homes, Schools and Parks
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…
Voter Protection Hotline
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…
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch Releases Statement Regarding Illinois Policy Institute’s Holocaust Denier Candidate
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…
Illinois Democratic Leaders to Host House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s State Central Fundraiser and 55th Birthday Celebration
CHICAGO — Illinois Democratic leaders will host a milestone birthday celebration honoring Speaker of the Illinois House and 7th District State Central Committeeperson candidate Emanuel…
Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability
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…
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