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Author: Chris Ladd

Chris Ladd is a Texan living in the Chicago area. He has been involved in grassroots Republican politics for most of his life. He was a Republican precinct committeeman in suburban Chicago until he resigned from the party and his position after the 2016 Republican Convention. He can be reached at gopliferchicago at gmail dot com.

Update on COVID-19 in DuPage County, 3/28/2020

March 28, 2020March 28, 2020 ~ Chris Ladd ~ Leave a comment

As of yesterday, March 27, the DuPage County Health Department was reporting 199 total cases in the county, with 17 new cases reported yesterday. Six patients have died.

DuPage Democratic Congressional Candidates for the 2020 Primary

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 ~ Chris Ladd ~ Leave a comment

Here's the slate of Congressional candidates DuPage Democrats will see on the March 17th ballot.

Top Trump Donors in DuPage as of August 2019

August 7, 2019August 7, 2019 ~ Chris Ladd ~ 1 Comment

A few of the donors stand out. Trump's two largest donors from DuPage are Paul Pearson, Chief of Cardiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and Sehkar Sompalli, an orthopedic surgeon. The owner of Dundee Ford is a big Trump donor, as is Ben Devee, who owns Front Street Cantina in Lemont.

Republican Congressional Challengers Line Up in the Suburbs

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 ~ Chris Ladd ~ Leave a comment

Republicans are clamoring for a shot at these suburban Congressional Districts and they still have a slim chance to claw back a few wins.

Candidates for Naperville’s April 2, 2019 Election

March 13, 2019March 14, 2019 ~ Chris Ladd ~ Leave a comment

Candidates for contested seats:

Candidates for Elmhurst’s April 2, 2019 Election

March 12, 2019 ~ Chris Ladd ~ Leave a comment

Candidates for contested seats:

Last Day to Register for the April 2 Election

March 5, 2019March 5, 2019 ~ Chris Ladd ~ 9 Comments

Today, Tuesday March 5th, is the last day to register to vote in the elections on April 2, 2019. If you aren't registered to vote, you can click here to register online. Not sure whether you're registered in DuPage County? Look up your registration status at this link. This site also offers a sample ballot … Continue reading Last Day to Register for the April 2 Election

Lessons from Nybo’s Stunning Loss: A Look at the Precinct Map

February 18, 2019February 19, 2019 ~ Chris Ladd ~ Leave a comment

Both Nybo and Mazzochi had to pull significant support from voters who backed Democrats elsewhere on the ballot. Mazzochi, thanks to the favorable shape of her district, simply needed fewer of them.

Mapping the Decline of the GOP in DuPage County

February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 ~ Chris Ladd ~ Leave a comment

Last November marked the first time in the county’s history that more voters identified as Democrats than Republicans all the way down the ballot.

How To Botch Your Stand for Racial Justice

January 31, 2019February 1, 2019 ~ Chris Ladd ~ Leave a comment

Through clumsiness and hubris, Stava-Murray has turned a crucial issue with life or death consequences into a laugh line, complicating future efforts to achieve racial justice in Chicago.

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