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State Fair Rally Advances Illinois GOP's 2026 Midterm Strategy

Don Tracy’s Senate candidacy coupled with Ted Dabrowski’s impending governor announcement underscores the party’s focus on redistricting grievances and SALT cap relief

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Audience members sing the National Anthem during Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 14, 2025, at the fairgrounds in Springfield. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • On Thursday, Illinois Republicans gathered at the State Fair for "Republican Day" to energize supporters and outline the 2026 midterm agenda.
  • Former state GOP chairman Don Tracy officially entered the race for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.
  • Wirepoints president Ted Dabrowski announced plans to soon launch a campaign for governor.
  • Speakers criticized recent legislative maps in Illinois and cited the Texas GOP’s mid-decade redistricting battle to rally calls for fair representation.
  • Party leaders spotlighted President Trump’s proposed "Big Beautiful Bill," especially the plan to lift the federal SALT deduction cap, targeting suburban homeowners.