# Election '26 - Rick Heidner

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Podcast: [Capitol Cast: Illinois](https://stenobird.com/podcast/capitol-cast-illinois-587185)
Published: 2026-02-12T17:42:13+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/user-592090129-621623053/election-26-rick-heidner
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Duration seconds: 2315

## Resource

Illinois businessman Rick Heidner, a Republican candidate for governor, discusses his campaign with CNI reporters Ben Szalinski and Brenden Moore. The interview is part of CNI's Election '26 podcast series focusing on major party candidates for statewide office in the Marchf 17 primaries.

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