Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy has announced his resignation, citing persistent intra-party conflicts and infighting as the primary reasons. Tracy, who took on the role in February 2021, expressed frustration over spending more time dealing with internal power struggles than focusing on party unity, fundraising, and defeating Democrats. His resignation comes just weeks before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and follows the ousting of vice chair Mark Shaw over allegations of voter fraud. Tracy criticized the party's shift towards infighting and the influence of so-called 'grass roots' leaders, which he believes hinders the party's effectiveness. He has called for a successor to be named no later than July 19, the day after the convention concludes.