Illinois Republicans have no bench of experienced prospects to speak of. Because of extreme gerrymandering, the GOP has few ...

Bond had a major impact on Missouri Republicans, winning back the governorship in 1972 and sowing the seeds for the GOP's ...

The Illinois governor has not announced whether he will seek a third term in Springfield next year, but he also has not said ...

State Sen. Robert Peters, of Chicago, announced his campaign for a U.S. House seat representing parts of the city’s South ...

Here is a very early look at the Democratic Party politicians considered to be potential 2028 presidential contenders in the next race for the White House.

Illinois will have its first new senator in a decade after voters select someone to succeed U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. Here’s a ...

This is Illinois, which is a place of sharp elbows and rough-and-tumble politics. I can’t tell you that doesn’t seep into the natural process of a statewide election.” -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski.

Illinois Democrat Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi announced he will be running for Senate, after Sen. Dick Durbin said he won’t seek ...

Democrats hope to capitalize on President Donald Trump's falling poll numbers next year, but columnist Ron Faucheux says they ...

Martin’s missteps cost the St. Louis election board and the Missouri governor’s office millions in legal fees and settlement ...

Illinois Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi says he will run for the U.S. Senate opening with Dick Durbin's decision ...

Krishnamoorthi’s war chest could be a leg up in the competition as U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Gov. JB Pritzker – two of the state’s top Democrats – endorsed Stratton before any other candidates ...