Tazewell County Republicans

Party leaders in Peoria and Tazewell counties see a mix of bright spots and reasons for concern in the wake of Tuesday’s general election.

The chairman of the Tazewell County Republican Party says he believes President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential election helps Republican candidates.

Republican Mike Johnson, speaking Saturday in Peoria, predicts victory for his party in November.

The fundraiser regularly draws in big names in the national Republican Party, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence.

The Illinois Primary election is Tuesday, and some Tazewell County conservatives say recent campaign tactics used by various Republican candidates are uncalled for and unethical. The Tazewell County Republicans is calling on both campaign teams and candidates to focus on how to improve significant issues instead of tearing down their opponents.

Five candidates are vying to become the Republican nominee to run against incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin in November.The three Tri-County…