Explore how national politics under the new president and Congress might influence Illinois’ political landscape.

University of Illinois Extension’s Local Government Education program offers the “U.S. Election Analysis: State and Local Considerations” webinar. This engaging conversation will delve into Illinois politics, U.S. elections, and state and local governance implications.

Participants will gain insights into the dramatic changes in Illinois politics over the past 25 years and understand the “new reality” for rural and downstate regions. Additionally, the discussion will cover how national politics under the new president and Congress might influence Illinois’ political landscape.

Co-hosted by Rural Partners, this session is designed for statewide and agency officials, agency heads, community leaders, public and non-profit organizations, and residents.

Event details:

Registration for free at go.illinois.edu/USElectionAnalysis.

Presenter: 
Kent Redfield is a professor emeritus of political science at the University of Illinois Springfield. He is affiliated with the University of Illinois’ Institute of Government and Public Affairs and the Center for State Policy and Leadership at UIS. Redfield has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Utah and a master’s and doctorate in political science from the University of Washington in Seattle.