The 21st Show

Illinois House Speaker reflects on election results, looks to the future of state government under Trump administration

 
Chris Welch

Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives AP Photo/Seth Perlman

Despite the setbacks the Democrats faced nationally, they maintained supermajorities in the Illinois House and Senate. A few tight races are still being decided that could result in the party gaining or losing a seat or two in the House.

Today, the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives shares his thoughts on why Kamala Harris lost the election and discusses what Illinois Democrats will focus on during their veto session and the state budget. 

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Speaker Chris Welch
Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives

 

 

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