Written by David E. Smith
Last week, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker raised the possibility of redrawing the state’s congressional map before the 2026 midterm elections, positioning it as a direct response to Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas.
Pritzker, who has his eyes set on becoming the next Democratic nominee for the White House, hosted a delegation of Texas Democratic lawmakers in Illinois, offering political support and strategic coordination with fellow Democratic governor Gavin Newsom of California.… Continue Reading
Tags: Donald Trump, Gavin Newsom, Gerrymandering, Illinois Congressional Delegation, JB Pritzker, Michael Madigan, Redistricting, Texas Republicans, The Chicago Way
Illinois Politics, Voter Integrity | David E. Smith | 
August 4, 2025 5:00 AM | 
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Written by David E. Smith
On July 22, 2025, the Committee on House Administration held a hearing titled, “Clean Rolls, Secure Elections: Reviewing Voter List Maintenance Standards.” The hearing focused on the importance of maintaining accurate voter registration lists to protect the integrity of our elections.
The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), also known as the “Motor Voter Law,” was designed to increase voter participation in federal elections while also requiring states to maintain accurate and up-to-date voter rolls.… Continue Reading
Tags: Breakthrough Ideas, Capitol News Illinois, Carol Davis, Christian Adams, Harmeet K. Dhillon, Illinois Conservative Union, Illinois Family Action, Illinois State Board of Elections, Jeanne Ives, Judicial Watch, Mary Miller, Motor Voter Law, National Voter Registration Act, Peter Hancock, Public Interest Legal Foundation, Sara Ellis, The Chicago Way
Federal Issues, Voter Integrity | David E. Smith | July 26, 2025 10:00 AM | Comments Off on Why Are Dead People Still on Illinois Voter Rolls?
