Illinois GOP faces calls for overhaul after major midterm losses

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CHICAGO - Republicans in Illinois are feeling the effects of major losses in the midterm elections. Their most recent lieutenant governor candidate, Aaron Del Mar, is unveiling his plan to rebuild the party. Del Mar calls for GOP overhaul On Monday, Del Mar called for a statewide convention in March 2027 to establish new party bylaws, a leadership structure and an agenda to make the party more competitive. His plan calls for a new representation map, as Del Mar believes "a party that ignores entire regions of Illinois won’t have a chance to compete." Del Mar is also demanding a better…

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