From an email sent by Kathy Salvi, head of the State Republican Party:
As highlighted by Cook County Republican Party Chairman Sean Morrison, in Illinois, recent unofficial vote counts tell a compelling story: former President Donald Trump received 2,483,905 votes—48% of the state’s electorate—while Governor JB Pritzker, despite spending $200 million on his campaign, earned a maximum of 2,479,746 votes.
This contrast highlights a surge of Republican support in Illinois and raises questions about Democratic efforts to retain power, particularly through the redistricting maneuvers of 2021.
With voter sentiment clearly leaning toward change, it’s time to end Illinois Democrats’ gerrymandering practices, which distort the true political will of our people. Illinois deserves fair representation that reflects the voice of its residents, not lines drawn to ensure one-party control.
These numbers offer hope and a promising future for Illinois and the Republican Party with President Trump back in the White House.
We are rebuilding, investing, and laying a strong foundation through our historic Get Out the Vote (GOTV) program and our Election Integrity initiatives. Illinois Republicans have shown remarkable strength and resilience, standing firm against Pritzker’s millions. In McHenry County, for example, I congratulate County Board Chair Michael Buehler and county officials on their successful ground game, reinforcing the county’s solid red status.
