Illinois party chairs react to 2024 election results
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — After a day of election results leading to the win for former President Donald Trump, both Illinois party chairs are speaking their opinions.
For Illinois Democrats, they have kept their congressional seats and kept most of their seats in both chambers of the statehouse. Party leaders said that's because they engaged nearly 2 million voters at doors and on the phone.
"I couldn't be more proud of the strong statewide coalition that we've built through engaging with communities across Illinois," DPI Chair Lisa Hernandez said. "DPI has brought people from all walks of life together to advocate for their communities and ensure our fundamental rights continue to thrive across our great state."
Party officials highlighted wins by Nikki Budzinski and Eric Sorenson and credited their performances to the hard work of more than 1,000 volunteers.
"Day in and day out and county by county, DPI put in countless hours this election cycle to show up for Illinois," Hernandez said. "Grassroots organizing is at the heart of our work and absolutely critical for shaping a brighter future for us all."
Illinois GOP chair Kathy Salvi said the presidential win sent a clear message that voters reject Democrats' excessive spending.
"This morning marks a brighter future for our nation and our state," Illinois GOP chair Kathy Salvi said. "President Trump's administration brought us prosperity 4 years ago and will do so again by securing our border, bringing down the cost of living for families, and protecting our individual liberties. Illinois made massive strides last night, reflecting the foundation we are building to bring in new voters and compete with the billionaire governor and his band of cronies in Springfield. Time to get back on our horse and start working again – there's only 727 days until the 2026 midterms."
While Kamala Harris won the sate, early unofficial results she won the state with a single-digit percentage, much less than Clinton's lead in 2016 or Joe Biden's win by in 2020.
