Elections
The latest Illinois primary and election news coverage from around the state.
Republican candidates for governor — minus Bailey — try to distance themselves
Candidates answered questions about their campaign donors and what lawmakers should do to keep the Bears in Illinois
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick focuses on public safety in GOP governor’s race
The 30-year DuPage County resident is one of four candidates vying for the chance to unseat Pritzker.
Candidates for U.S. Senate in Illinois respond to questionnaire
Capitol News Illinois sent questions to all candidates that will be on the ballot.
Rick Heidner casts himself as ‘Trump Republican’ in bid to unseat Pritzker
Heidner calls himself a “Trump Republican” as he faces questions about donations to Democrats.
Illinois GOP Senate candidates take stage in first major debate
Don Tracy, Jeannie Evans and Casey Chlebek made their case to flip Dick Durbin’s seat.
‘More listening and less talking’: Darren Bailey insists results will be different in 2nd run for governor
Darren Bailey retools his GOP governor bid, leaning on a Cook County running mate to soften tone and win Chicago.
Pritzker backs longtime political ally Margaret Croke for comptroller
Pritzker’s support could be a financial boost to Croke ahead of the March 17 primary.
Conservative policy wonk Ted Dabrowski gets off sidelines with run for governor
Long an influential conservative policy wonk, Ted Dabrowski’s now seeks the GOP gubernatorial nomination.
How to vote in Illinois in 2026: Early voting begins this week for most of the state
Capitol News Illinois launched its 2026 election guide.
Pritzker drops $5M to boost Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in Senate race
Krishnamoorthi still leads race in fundraising
Election results are made available to Capitol News Illinois through a partnership with the Associated Press and the AP Fund for Journalism.
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