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Welch faces rebellion as 26 House Democrats call for new speaker

'The House Democratic Caucus needs new leadership,' group says

By Brenden Moore
Welch faces rebellion as 26 House Democrats call for new speaker
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, surrounded by his leadership team following the passage of legislation in April 2026 that would aid the Chicago Bears' efforts to build a new stadium in Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
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MOORE'S SUMMARY: Twenty-six incumbent and incoming House Democratic lawmakers made clear in a statement late Wednesday that they will not support House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, for another term in the chamber's top job. We reported Monday that this was imminent.