Macoupin County Indivisible Hosts Town Hall for Congressional Challenger

Democratic candidate Dylan Blaha met with local activists ahead of primary election.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Macoupin County Indivisible, a grassroots political organization, held a town hall event on Tuesday, February 3rd at the Gillespie Civic Center. The event featured Democratic congressional candidate Dylan Blaha, who is challenging incumbent Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski in the upcoming primary election for Illinois' 13th district.

Why it matters

Macoupin County Indivisible is a local political group that has been active in organizing community events and supporting progressive candidates. The town hall provided an opportunity for voters to engage directly with Blaha and learn more about his platform ahead of the primary election.

The details

At the town hall, Blaha discussed his policy positions and answered questions from the audience of local activists and community members. Macoupin County Indivisible co-founders Chelsea Pruden and Kelley Hatlee were also in attendance, helping to facilitate the event.

  • The town hall took place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
  • The Illinois primary election, in which Blaha is challenging Budzinski, is scheduled for June 2026.

The players

Dylan Blaha

A Democratic challenger running against incumbent Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski in the upcoming primary election for Illinois' 13th congressional district.

Macoupin County Indivisible

A grassroots political organization based in Macoupin County, Illinois that hosted the town hall event featuring congressional candidate Dylan Blaha.

Chelsea Pruden

Co-founder of Macoupin County Indivisible.

Kelley Hatlee

Co-founder of Macoupin County Indivisible.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to engage our community and support progressive candidates who will fight for the issues that matter most to working families in Illinois.”

— Chelsea Pruden, Co-founder, Macoupin County Indivisible (Staunton Star)

What’s next

The Illinois primary election, in which Blaha is challenging Budzinski, is scheduled for June 2026.

The takeaway

This town hall event demonstrates the active role that grassroots political organizations like Macoupin County Indivisible are playing in engaging voters and supporting progressive candidates at the local and regional level.