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Texas GOP Chair: Illinois is Key for 2026 Victory

8/17/2025

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Texas GOP Chair Abraham George addressed Illinois Republicans, asserting the state is winnable for the GOP in 2026.
He highlighted Donald Trump's increased vote share in Illinois from 2020 to 2024, indicating a shift towards purple.
This meeting occurs before the Illinois State Fair's Republican Day, intended to energize the party's base.

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Texas GOP Chair Abraham George addressed Illinois Republicans, asserting the state is winnable for the GOP in 2026.
He highlighted Donald Trump's increased vote share in Illinois from 2020 to 2024, indicating a shift towards purple.
This meeting occurs before the Illinois State Fair's Republican Day, intended to energize the party's base.