Illinois Democratic Party Chair Lisa Hernandez is joined by state officeholders and other Democratic candidates on the stage for Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair in August 2026.
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(Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Democrats have held all statewide offices since 2019
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