Charting her course as a “Big Tent” Republican: Pamela “Denise” Long seeks 2026 Republican nomination for U.S. Senate By Logan Bricker
May 22, 2025 (Illinois Times) – Pamela "Denise" Long, 52, a longtime contributor to Newsweek and Real Clear Politics, is leveraging her experience as a journalist, political analyst and adjunct professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to carve out a space in the crowded field to replace Durbin. Durbin, 80, a Springfield Democrat, is retiring from Congress after five terms in the Senate and seven in the House.
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Registration is Open: Virtual Q&A/Listening Session via Zoom
I am inviting Illinoisans to register for a virtual meet and greet with me. I will share more about my campaign for U.S. Senate and attendees can ask questions and tell me what their county/region needs from a U.S. Senator. The Zoom meetings are scheduled for every Tuesday from 6pm - 7 pm Central starting June 10th with the last one happening on June 24th. Doors open at 6 pm for Illinois attendees. Doors open at 6:30 pm Central for non-Illinois attendees. I hope to see you there.
Illinois Playbook By Shia Kapos
5/23/2025 (Politico)
SENATE: Pamela Denise Long, a political commentator who also works as an occupational therapist, is joining the U.S. Senate race on the Republican ticket. In her campaign launch statement, Long addressed “the flood of illegal immigrants into Chicago” as a reason she was propelled to run. “The Black American voting bloc has finally begun to divorce the Democratic Party. At the same time, Americans of all stripes are sick of the divisive rhetoric that gets politicians elected but keeps neighbors apart,” she said. [read more here]
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Denise joined David Seaton live on WVON 1690 AM, Chicago, to discuss her campaign and answer callers' questions about being Black and Republican, immigration policy, and more. Listen in.
Denise joined the Black and Right Podcast on AM 560 The Answer with Guest Host, Stephanie Trussell to discuss the Long for U.S. Senate campaign platform of low taxes, preserving life, and representation for Illinoisans in the U.S. Senate.
Illinois Right to Life - Leaders for Life Dinner 2025
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