Young Republicans of Winnebago County

Young Republicans of Winnebago County We are the Young Republicans of Winnebago County, IL. We are the Young Republicans of Winnebago County.

We are based in Rockford, Illinois and our goal is to create educational and informational events regarding politics and current events in our area. Our organization is comprised of individuals between the ages of 18 and 40 who reside in Winnebago County. We hope to be a place where conservatives throughout Northern Illinois can gather to discuss issues affecting us with like-minded individuals. W

e will work to provide individuals with the ability to volunteer with local campaigns and organizations and to network with other young Republicans both socially and professionally.

03/18/2026

It’s an honor to be your next Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. It’s time to make Illinois a two party state again. Thank you to all who volunteered their time or donated to this race.

There are many great stories in politics about the underdog coming out on top, and this is going to be one of them.

I know these have been tough times for many of you. The sky-high cost-of-living in Illinois has made the American Dream seem out of reach for many everyday Illinoisans.

I’ve spent my career working for families and small businesses. I’m ready to take that fight to the US Senate, where my top priority will be to lower the cost-of-living.

In the race ahead of us, you are likely to hear my opponent, Juliana Stratton, call us extremists, because Democrats don’t have any other playbook.

So let’s be very clear about who Juliana Stratton is. She is the most extreme far left U.S. Senate candidate this state has ever seen. Her closest allies are: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, former Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, and the Chicago Teachers Union. Stratton would definitely not represent Illinois values in Washington DC.

She’s raised our taxes more than 49 times while spending nearly $3 billion on non-citizens.

Stratton’s economic plan has been called more extreme than even Bernie Sanders’ plan.

And she wants government-run health care that would eliminate private insurance.

With a price tag of over $30 trillion, we’ll all be paying higher prices if Juliana Stratton is elected.

Juliana Stratton is just too extreme for Illinois.

I will push for common sense solutions that make life more affordable for working families. I will work for everyday Illinoisans, not special interests or extreme agendas.

The Illinois Federation of Young Republicans has endorsed Don, and we encourage you to get out and vote tomorrow!
03/16/2026

The Illinois Federation of Young Republicans has endorsed Don, and we encourage you to get out and vote tomorrow!

Don't let the cold weather stop you from voting.
Make your voices heard!

Vote early today, or on Election Day tomorrow.


Today in Rockford!
03/13/2026

Today in Rockford!

The Heidner campaign is looking for volunteers in our area. Reach out to Blake at the email/phone listed in the graphic ...
02/16/2026

The Heidner campaign is looking for volunteers in our area. Reach out to Blake at the email/phone listed in the graphic if you are interested!

02/08/2026

Skip the NFL halftime show and watch the Turning Point USA All-American Halftime Show streaming LIVE during halftime on YouTube, X, and Rumble!

You can stream or view the Turning Point USA Halftime Show on a variety of online platforms and partner networks:

Free Online Streaming
• Turning Point USA’s official channels:
• YouTube
• X (formerly Twitter)
• Rumble

Search for “Turning Point USA Halftime Show” or “All-American Halftime Show” once the stream starts. 

Depending on your TV/streaming subscriptions, some conservative-leaning channels are expected to carry the stream:

• DailyWire+
• Real America’s Voice
• Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN)
• CHARGE!
• The National News Desk
• NTD
• One America News Network (OAN) 

Availability can vary by provider and region, check your local listings or streaming service guides for these channels.

The alternative show is timed to run during halftime of the Super Bowl, which typically begins about 8–8:30 p.m. ET depending on game flow, 
because it’s online and on multiple platforms, it’s often easiest to start your chosen stream a few minutes before halftime starts so you don’t miss anything.

Who’s watching? 👀

01/27/2026

Join the Illinois Winnebago County GOP for this exclusive Republican Candidate Forum in Illinois' 17th Congressional District (IL-17) ahead of the March 17, ...

01/23/2026

Today was the day it truly hit me why I’m running for office. I witness the criminal justice system in action and it hit hard. I am angry, and I’m done pretending I shouldn’t be.

When a violent crime is committed against someone I care about by someone who should never have been here in the first place, and city leadership responds with silence, excuses, or deflection, it cuts deep.

Let’s be honest about why this keeps happening. The Mayor chose to make Rockford a sanctuary city. That decision put politics ahead of public safety, and our community is paying the price.

I am sick of watching a system that protects offenders while victims are left behind. That is not justice; that is failure.
How did we get to a point where criminals are treated better than law enforcement? Where police are handcuffed by bad policy, accountability is optional, and victims are an afterthought?

This didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of reckless leadership and laws like the Illinois TRUST Act (SB 31) voted for by my opponent, Dave Vella, that prioritize ideology over safety.

Moments like this remind me why I have to fight even harder for victims, for accountability and for a system that actually puts public safety first. I will always stand with law enforcement and back the BLUE!

01/16/2026

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

Join us for a FREE Congressional Candidate Forum January 24th! Come meet and hear from your next Republican Rep!

Get your FREE tickets @ WinnebagoGOP.com/Forum

Want to submit a question for the candidates to answer? Head to WinnebagoGOP.com/Forum

Where) Calvary Chapel, 7281 Olde Creek Rd. Rockford IL. 61114
Time) 2:00 - 4:00 pm (Doors open at 1pm)
Cost) FREE

(This event is hosted by Winnebago GOP)

01/13/2026

Save the Date!!

01/05/2026

It do be like that tho

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