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The race for the reins of the Democratic Party of Illinois heated up on Monday with the release of a legal opinion contending that U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly may be ineligible to serve in the top state party post.
The congresswoman’s team called that “suggestion” both “false and offensive.”
Kelly released her own legal opinion conceding that, as a federal elected official, she would be barred from raising or spending money for state or local campaigns, something the Matteson Democrat suggested would empower other party leaders.
“I will not only make sure we follow the letter of the law, but have an inclusive, team-approach to all decisions that involve the party’s finances,” she said in a statement.
Democratic Party of Illinois chair race down to two women: Michelle Harris, Robin Kelly Pritzker, Durbin, Duckworth
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Illinois electors meet for final step in presidential race
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Electoral College marks final step in presidential race
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Illinois Electoral College Members Formally Cast Ballots for Joe Biden, Kamala Harris © Provided by NBC Chicago
The 20 members of the Electoral College from Illinois gathered in Springfield to cast their ballots for president and vice president on Monday, formally giving their votes to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
The 20 Illinois electors are:
At large – Lori Lightfoot, Chicago mayor
At large – Don Harmon, Illinois Senate President
District 1 – Michelle Harris, Chicago alderman, Democratic State Central Committeewoman.
District 2 – Al Riley, former state representative, Olympia Fields, 2007-2019, Democratic State Central Committeeman.
District 3 – Silvana Tabares, Chicago alderman 23rd Ward, former state rep., 2013-2018, Democratic State Central Committeewoman