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DGA Statement on President Trump Deploying National Guard Troops in Oregon and Illinois

From the Chair’s Desk Oct 06, 2025

DGA Statement on President Trump Deploying National Guard Troops in Oregon and Illinois

DGA Statement on President Trump Deploying National Guard Troops in Oregon and Illinois Today, DGA Chair Kansas Governor Laura Kelly released the following statement in response to Donald Trump deploying National Guard troops in Oregon and Illinois: “It is appalling that Donald Trump continues to disregard the executive authority of our nation’s governors as Commanders…

DGA Statement on Darren Bailey Running for Governor in Illinois

Sep 25, 2025

DGA Statement on Darren Bailey Running for Governor in Illinois

DGA Statement on Darren Bailey Running for Governor in Illinois DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy released the following statement in response to Darren Bailey launching another run for governor in Illinois: “Darren Bailey has returned for another attempt to drag Illinois backwards and bring Donald Trump’s chaotic, destructive, and deeply unpopular agenda to the state. Bailey’s…

DGA Chair Gov. Laura Kelly Statement on Gov. JB Pritzker’s Run for Reelection as Governor of Illinois

Jun 26, 2025

DGA Chair Gov. Laura Kelly Statement on Gov. JB Pritzker’s Run for Reelection as Governor of Illinois

DGA Chair Gov. Laura Kelly Statement on Gov. JB Pritzker’s Run for Reelection as Governor of Illinois DGA Chair Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly released the following statement on Gov. JB Pritzker running for reelection as governor of Illinois: “Gov. JB Pritzker is an effective leader who has delivered strong results for Illinois throughout his time…

DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker

From the Chair’s Desk Jan 09, 2023

DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker

Today, 2023 DGA Chair and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement on Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s inauguration: “Congratulations to Gov. JB Pritzker on his inauguration to his second term as Illinois governor. “In his first term, Gov. Pritzker delivered real results for Illinois families — expanding access to affordable health care, making…

DGA Statement on Governor JB Pritzker’s Victory in Illinois

From the Chair’s Desk Nov 08, 2022

DGA Statement on Governor JB Pritzker’s Victory in Illinois

The following is a statement from DGA Chair Gov. Roy Cooper on Gov. JB Pritzker’s reelection in Illinois: “Congratulations to Gov. JB Pritzker on his reelection as governor of Illinois. With this victory, he can continue his work and keep fighting for all Illinoisans. “JB’s proven leadership has expanded affordable health care, improved credit ratings,…

Darren Bailey Goes From Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Extremism to Rolling Back His Previous Stances — Which One Is It?

Illinois GOP nominee for governor Darren Bailey is desperately trying to get voters to forget that he groveled for an endorsement from Donald Trump for months. At last night’s debate, when asked about endorsing a candidate for president in 2024, Bailey dodged saying whether or not he would support Trump. This completely contradicts his Trump…

Darren Bailey Marches With Jan 6th Bus Tour Organizer in Du Quoin Parade, Deepening Ties to Violent Insurrection

Just days after new reporting revealed video footage of two Bailey campaign surrogates participating in the January 6th insurrection, Bailey marched in Du Quoin with campaign supporter David Paul Blumenshine, organizer of a “Stop the Steal” bus tour to Washington, D.C. on January 6th and current “regional director” on Bailey’s campaign handling “election integrity.” Bailey has yet to explain his associations with…

In Illinois, Even Republicans Know Darren Bailey Can’t Win

Today might have been Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair, but when it comes to the party’s new leader — GOP nominee for governor Darren Bailey — party unity is nowhere to be found. When asked this morning whether he supports Bailey, all Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin could muster was: “I support…

ICYMI: As GOP Nominates Election Deniers for Governor Across the Country, CNN and Washington Post Warn of “Crisis of Democracy”

New reporting from CNN and the Washington Post highlights the dangerous and unprecedented number of Big Lie conspiracy theorists running for governor across the country — and how they have the potential to seriously damage democracy if elected. “Governors play a major role in elections,” CNN wrote. “It is possible that some swing states will…

One Month Post-Primary, Darren Bailey Shows His True Colors

In the month since the ugly primary for Illinois governor, GOP nominee Darren Bailey has wasted no time showing his true colors. On every major issue, his far-right, extremist views have proven him completely out-of-touch with Illinoisans across the state. Just days after the primary, tragedy hit home with the horrific July 4th shooting in…

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The Latest

DGA Statement on President Trump Deploying National Guard Troops in Oregon and Illinois

DGA Statement on Darren Bailey Running for Governor in Illinois

DGA Chair Gov. Laura Kelly Statement on Gov. JB Pritzker’s Run for Reelection as Governor of Illinois

DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker

DGA Statement on Governor JB Pritzker’s Victory in Illinois

Darren Bailey Goes From Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Extremism to Rolling Back His Previous Stances — Which One Is It?

Darren Bailey Marches With Jan 6th Bus Tour Organizer in Du Quoin Parade, Deepening Ties to Violent Insurrection

In Illinois, Even Republicans Know Darren Bailey Can’t Win

ICYMI: As GOP Nominates Election Deniers for Governor Across the Country, CNN and Washington Post Warn of “Crisis of Democracy”

One Month Post-Primary, Darren Bailey Shows His True Colors