The Republican Party is going through major changes both at the national level and at the state level. President Trump put his stamp on the party — will this remain? And at the state level, the Republican Party of Illinois has new leadership in the Senate, a new Chairman is coming, and now candidates for governor are beginning to emerge.
So what is the future of the Illinois Republican Party and what issues can lead the Republicans back to gaining a competitive edge? Jeanne Ives, a former member of the Illinois House, former gubernatorial candidate and a 2020 candidate for Congress, shares her considerable experience and insights into the direction she would wish to see Republicans go, how to reach out to Democratic voters and bring new people into the party.
