Illinois Democrats Focus on Suburbs to Expand Supermajorities

Illinois Democrats are eyeing suburban districts in an effort to expand their supermajorities in the state legislature.

The focus on suburbs

The effort centers on suburban areas, where Democratic candidates and party officials are looking for opportunities to add seats. The goal is to increase the party’s existing legislative majorities.

What the push means

A larger supermajority would give Democrats more seats in the legislature. The suburban focus makes those communities an important part of the party’s plans for expanding its control.

The effort is a political development rather than a decision on a specific bill or policy. No individual race, candidate or legislative measure is identified in the available account.

Next steps

The suburban strategy will take shape through candidate recruitment, district-level campaigns and the election process. Any changes in party control would depend on results in the districts targeted by the effort.