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Former GOP Chair Don Tracy, who is considering a bid for governor, giving opening remarks during Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair on the Director’s Lawn at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill., Thursday, August 19, 2021. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register)
By Illinois Review

For Illinois Republicans, the upcoming primary was expected to be a moment of renewal. Instead, it’s devolved into a bitter clash between establishment insiders and grassroots challengers – compounded by a state party in disarray, lacking clear leadership, functional infrastructure and a coherent strategy.

Meanwhile, Democrats are poised to maintain control of every statewide office and preserve their supermajority in the legislature. For Republicans, this election season underscores a hard truth: they’re not just losing elections – they’re losing structure. There’s no head coach, no assistant coaches – just a political free-for-all.

And that, according to multiple sources, is exactly why many of the state’s top GOP donors are choosing to sit this one out.

Amid a vacuum of leadership, direction, infrastructure, and fundraising capacity, major donors increasingly view Illinois Republican candidates as a risky – and ultimately unrewarding – investment.

Democrats, meanwhile, are charging ahead at full speed. As the race to replace retiring U.S. Senator Dick Durbin intensifies, Democratic contenders are already flexing their fundraising muscle – leaving Republicans far behind. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly has $2 million on hand and added another $565,775 last quarter. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has raised over $1 million since April. But the largest war chest belongs to U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who boasts a staggering $21 million in campaign funds – bolstered by a $3 million haul just in the most recent quarter.
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