Dear Friends,

At this holy season, we celebrate the humble birth of Jesus and the blessings of faith, family, and new beginnings. Christmas reminds us that light shines brightest in moments of reflection—and that hope is renewed when we gather with those we love.

This advent season, our family was especially blessed with the arrival of a new grandchild. Holding a newborn at Christmastime is a powerful reminder that the future is worth fighting for, that hope lives in every new generation, and that our responsibility to protect freedom and opportunity is sacred.

In the new year, America celebrates 250 years of independence. That extraordinary milestone reminds us that liberty is never automatic. It is passed from one generation to the next by people who show up, stand firm, and take responsibility for the country we love so dearly. 

I am deeply grateful for each of you—for your dedication, your prayers, and your unwavering love for our beloved Illinois and our nation. Because of your efforts, we are building real momentum across our state. But now is not the time to slow down. Now is the moment to act.

Important elections are ahead. I encourage you to begin preparing your plan to vote by visiting vote.illinois.gop. Whether you plan to vote early in person or apply for a vote-by-mail ballot through your local Election Authority, this is a great time to make that commitment. Take the pledge to vote early or vote by mail—and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Every vote matters. Every vote counts.

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas. May God bless you, and may we step into the new year united in faith, strengthened by hope, and ready to win.

For official statements, announcements, and the latest updates from the White House, please visit https://www.whitehouse.gov/news/

Start today by making your personal plan to vote at https://vote.illinois.gop. Whether you need to check your registration status, update your address, or register for the first time, this tool is your one-stop resource. 

You may also confirm your registration using the Illinois State Board of Elections’ Voter Registration Lookup. If you need to register to vote, you can do so online—just have your Illinois driver’s license or state ID and the last four digits of your Social Security number ready. 

Do you think people who’ve moved to Tennessee, Florida, or California should still be shaping Illinois’ leaders and laws? Of course not. Yet it happens—unless we act.

A volunteer working group across the Collar Counties and Cook County is helping former Illinois residents remove their names from the voter rolls where they used to live.

Volunteers hand-address envelopes that notify movers that their registration may still be active here and encourage them to take action.

A similar effort in Pennsylvania reportedly achieved a 28% success rate. The blueprint exists—now it needs two things: stamps and handwriters.

How you can help

• In DuPage, Cook, Lake, or Will: drop off unused or newly purchased stamps.

• Outside those counties: you can still help—contribute stamps or volunteer to handwrite. Contact Project Director Willard Helander at [email protected] for the drop-off or mailing address and next steps.

This project can move the needle locally and statewide—and it can be replicated across all 102 Illinois counties. If you’re looking for a concrete, personal way to get involved, reach out to Willard and let her know you want to help clean up Illinois’ voter rolls.

Visit https://www.ieip.org/action-alerts/ for up-to-date information on election integrity to ensure honest elections!

The Illinois Republican Party welcomes event submissions from Republican candidates. Please note that the State Party does not make endorsements in contested open primaries. The publication or promotion of any event does not imply endorsement. 

The Illinois Republican Party welcomes event submissions from Republican candidates. Please note that the State Party does not make endorsements in contested open primaries. The publication or promotion of any event does not imply endorsement. 

Thank you for all you do and for supporting the Illinois Republican Party!

Sincerely,

Kathy Salvi

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