Editorial: Tony Mccombie For Illinois 89th House District Republican Primary
Rep. Tony McCombie is serving her fifth term representing Northwest Illinois (albeit in several different districts) and her second term as House Republican leader. McCombie, who was the first woman elected House Minority leader in Illinois, is the former mayor of Savanna, a Mississippi River town. She has been outspoken when it comes to the culture of corruption in Illinois, advocating for meaningful restrictions on lobbying and other elements of ethics reform. And she has firm ideas on the future of the state.
“A key policy priority,” she told us, “is restoring Illinois’ competitiveness by lowering the cost of living and doing business, cutting wasteful spending to deliver tax relief, reducing unnecessary regulations, investing in affordable energy, and prioritizing public safety so communities can thrive.” We most certainly agree.
Running against McCombie from the right is 49-year-old retired police officer Victoria Onorato of Byron, who was not responsive to us and uses McCombie’s willingness to cross the aisle in Springfield as a cudgel.
We endorse Tony McCombie.
Read all of the Tribune Editorial Board’s endorsements for the 2026 Illinois primary election here.
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