Illinois, Donald Trump and Democrats

More Democrats may move to Illinois following Trump victory
It’s been a week since Donald Trump was elected to his second, non-consecutive term as President of United States. People across the county are now vowing to move to Illinois to escape what some are calling extreme Trump policies.
Illinois’ Democratic leaders vow vigorous policy defense under a second-term Trump
Voicing uncertainty and fear about President-elect Donald Trump's second term, Illinois' Democratic leaders pledged to fight any federal efforts that conflict with state policies or residents' rights.
Democrats have Donald Trump’s second term in mind heading into Illinois legislature’s fall session
Democrats who control the Illinois General Assembly return to Springfield this week facing an agenda that now includes considering how to address the implications of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to power.
More Democrats could move to Illinois after Trump victory
Could Illinois see thousands of new residents in 2025 following Donald Trump's return to the White House? It's possible. Trump's plan for Social Security would help baby boomers in the short term and cut benefits for anyone younger
Illinois officials push back against Trump's immigration policies
Illinois leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's plans to ramp up immigration enforcement, signaling they’ll stand firm on the state’s sanctuary status.
Trump’s election a factor for Illinois’ veto session
Veto session begins at the Illinois Statehouse in Springfield Tuesday and last week’s election of Donald Trump may be top of mind. Gov. J.B. Pritzker expects the Illinois Legislature to work on policies he said would be aimed at countering anything coming from an incoming Trump administration.
Illinois Democrats head to Springfield next week ready 'to fight Trump even harder' in second term
Leaders of the Legislature's Democratic supermajorities say they could advance additional protections for abortion rights, ...
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Donald Trump's second term looms over Illinois Democrats in fall legislative session
Democrats who control the Illinois General Assembly returned to Springfield this week facing an agenda that now includes ...
Illinois’ Democratic leaders vow vigorous defense of personal rights and public policies under a second-term Trump
Illinois’ Democratic leaders promised a vigorous defense — and potential court action — against any moves by President-elect ...
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Harris, Democrats win big in Illinois
High voter turnout in Chicago helped Vice President Harris and state Democrats sweep most races in Illinois' 2024 election.
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Polls suggest Democrat will win Illinois this presidential election, as it has every time since 1992
Still, Illinois is not considered a high-priority battleground state – voters here have reliably voted for Democrats statewide for more than three decades in presidential elections. (More on ...
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Illinois Democrats defend US House seats from GOP challengers across the state
CHICAGO — Two first-term Illinois Democrats locked into competitive congressional contests held onto their seats as ...
Democrats mull next steps after GOP makes gains nationally and in Illinois
In Illinois, President-elect Donald Trump accomplished a feat no Republican presidential candidate has in more than 30 years: ...
Illinois Democrats defend House seats, close race between Sorensen, McGraw in 17th District
Illinois Democrats in the House of Representatives defended their seats on Election Day. So far, ABC News projects that Rep.
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Democrats maintain control of state legislature, while GOP sees hope in not losing ground
Democrats will maintain their historic supermajorities in the Illinois General Assembly after Tuesday’s election, but legislative Republicans tried to take a positive view of the outcome by ...