Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch faces mutiny of 26 Democrats calling for new leader after Benton scandal
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s tenure as leader of his chamber’s supermajority caucus is in jeopardy after 26 Democratic state representatives issued a statement calling for new leadership. Illinois House Speaker Emanuel...
WFLD Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch won't seek another term amid Democratic opposition
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch announced Thursday that he will not seek another term as speaker, ending a fight over whether he had enough support among House Democrats to keep the gavel. Welch will not...
Lean: Not rated Fact-focusedCountry: United StatesThe Herald-News Welch faces rebellion as 26 House Democrats call for new speaker
From Capitol News Illinois: 26 House Democrats signed a letter opposing another term of leadership for House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. That’s enough votes to deny him another term, even though the party is...
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