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Historically, Illinois was a critical swing state leaning marginally towards the Republican Party. [3] Between its admission into the Union and 1996, it voted for the losing candidate just six times - in 1824, 1840, 1848, 1884, 1916, and 1976.
The following table indicates the party of elected officials in the U.S. state of Illinois: Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Secretary of State; Attorney General; Comptroller (Auditor before 1972) Treasurer; The table also indicates the historical party composition in the: State Senate; State House of Representatives; State delegation to the U.S ...
It is the oldest extant state party in Illinois and one of just two recognized parties in the state, along with the Republican Party. It is currently the dominant party in the state, controlling the majority of Illinois' U.S. House seats, both U.S. Senate seats, both houses of the state legislature, and the governorship.
Dealignment does not refer to an individual losing their party affiliation, but a widespread trend as many people formally abandon the party to which they had been previously tied. Essentially one ceases voting for the political candidates that are formally sponsored by that party. Dealignment can be seen in the rise of independent candidates.
Following is a table of United States presidential elections in Illinois, ordered by year. Since its admission to statehood in 1818, Illinois has participated in every U.S. presidential election. From 1896 to 1996, Illinois was a bellwether state, voting for the winner of the presidential election 24 of 26 times, the exceptions being 1916 and 1976.
It doesn’t hurt that the party itself has racially diverse leadership, nominating the Black presidential nominee of a major party, Barack Obama; the first Black lawmaker to lead a congressional ...
People's Party (Illinois) Political party strength in Illinois; R. Illinois Republican Party
Mar. 15—Pittsburg County Election Board Secretary Tonya Barnes gives details about changing political party affiliation. 1 When is the deadline for voters to change their party affiliation?