Mar. 19, 2026
Illinois Senate Candidate Criticized for $13 Water at Campaign Event
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi faced backlash for high prices at his election night watch party despite campaigning on affordability issues.
Mar. 19, 2026
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Criticizes AIPAC's Influence in Primary
Pritzker condemns special interest money, including from pro-Israel group, in Illinois races
Mar. 18, 2026
Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Primary, Pritzker's Influence Tested
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defeats House members in marquee race, setting up potential record for Black women in Senate
Mar. 18, 2026
Bailey Wins West-Central Illinois Vote in GOP Primary
Downstate candidate Darren Bailey faces uphill battle in Chicago after winning rural counties
Mar. 18, 2026
Daniel Biss Wins Illinois' 9th District Primary After AIPAC Drops Millions
Biss secured the Democratic nomination following a hard-fought primary race.
Mar. 18, 2026
CTU-backed candidates lose 8 of 13 contested races
As Illinois' election results roll in, candidates endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union are losing most of their contested races.
Mar. 18, 2026
Pat Hynes wins Democratic Primary for Cook County Assessor
Unseats incumbent Fritz Kaegi amid controversy over property tax assessments
Mar. 18, 2026
Centrist Melissa Bean Wins 8th District Democratic Primary
Former congresswoman defeats progressive challenger in test of views on Israel
Mar. 18, 2026
Democrat Patty García gains party's nomination after controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent
García is considered the handpicked successor of Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García, who sparked controversy by withdrawing his re-election bid after the filing deadline.
Mar. 18, 2026
La Shawn Ford Claims Victory in Illinois' 7th District Democratic Primary
State Rep. La Shawn Ford defeats 12 other Democrats to replace retiring Rep. Danny Davis.
Mar. 18, 2026
Toni Preckwinkle Wins Cook County Board President Primary
The longtime Chicago Democrat fended off a moderate challenger in the Democratic primary.
Mar. 18, 2026
Preckwinkle Holds Big Lead Over Reilly in Cook County Board President Race
Longtime incumbent Toni Preckwinkle appears headed for victory in the Democratic primary against challenger Brendan Reilly.
Mar. 18, 2026
Donna Miller Defeats Jesse Jackson Jr. in House Primary
Miller, a Cook County commissioner, blocked a comeback attempt from the former congressman.
Mar. 18, 2026
Live Election Results: Cook County Board President
Incumbent Toni Preckwinkle faces challenge from Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly
Mar. 18, 2026
Illinois voters to decide next comptroller and secretary of state
Four Democrats vie for comptroller nomination, two Republicans battle for secretary of state primary
Mar. 18, 2026
15 Democrats Vie to Succeed Retiring Rep. Schakowsky in Illinois 9th District
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, state Sen. Laura Fine, and progressive commentator Kat Abughazaleh lead the crowded field in fundraising.
Mar. 18, 2026
Big Spending Reshapes Illinois Congressional Delegation in Primary
Over $125 million in campaign and outside group spending across five competitive races for open U.S. Senate and House seats in Illinois
Mar. 18, 2026
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Primary
Stratton's victory puts her on path to become third Black woman in U.S. Senate
Mar. 18, 2026
Christian Maxwell projected to win Republican nomination for 1st Congressional District
Major races include Illinois governor, US Senate, several US reps.
Mar. 18, 2026
Pritzker and Bailey to Face Off in Illinois Governor Race
Incumbent Pritzker seeks third term, challenger Bailey criticizes his leadership
