| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 24, 2026, 10:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 24, 2026, 10:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/who-is-the-designated-survivor-for-tonights-state-of-the-union-address/3899700/ |
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When the entire government is gathered for a big event, one representative is
kept away to ensure someone in the line of leadership succession stays alive:
the designated survivor.
For Tuesday's [ State of the Union ][18] address, Veterans Affairs Secretary
Doug Collins was selected as the official...