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Coverage dated November 6, 2026

Will the Illinois House elect its first woman speaker? Dems float potential contenders to replace Welch

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After this week’s bombshell announcement that Illinois’ first Black House speaker wouldn’t seek a fourth term , Democratic state legislators could blaze another new trail with their selection for the next leader of their chamber.

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    After this week’s bombshell announcement that Illinois’ first Black House speaker wouldn’t seek a fourth term , Democratic state legislators could blaze another new trail with their selection for the next leader of their chamber.

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