CHICAGO — On April 25, 2025, the Illinois Republican Party will host the Red Gala, headlined by Congressman and Florida Governor candidate Byron Donalds.

This 2nd annual gala brings together a passionate group of Republican volunteers dedicated to making a difference in Illinois and capitalizing on growth and momentum following the 2024 elections. The mission is vital: to raise funds for our early voting, Vote-By-Mail (VBM), and Get Out The Vote (GOTV) initiatives.

Individual tickets will go on sale on March 10, but we’re excited to offer you an exclusive opportunity to be among the first to sponsor and reserve a table.

BACKGROUND: 

Republicans made significant gains in early voting and utilizing VBM as more Republicans embraced voting before Election Day, thanks to the efforts of our first Bank Your Vote gala. 2024 Results: Republicans were the only voting group who increased their share of mail/early voters from 2020 to 2024.

• The Illinois Republican Party increased Republican mail and early vote turnout by 35%.
• 1 in 4 low propensity Republicans voted before Election Day–the highest percentage in Illinois history.
• Low propensity Republicans voted early and by mail at a higher rate than unreliable Democrats for the first time in IL history, outperforming them by 7.6%.