Elections
The latest Illinois primary and election news coverage from around the state.
Bailey trying to stay on message as attacks from Pritzker mount
Bailey said he thinks voters are more frustrated with Pritzker than worried about Trump.
Former House Republican leader backs Pritzker for governor
Former Illinois House Republican leader Jim Durkin endorses Democrat JB Pritzker over GOP nominee Darren Bailey.
Replacing Mendoza: Candidates vie to be state’s first new comptroller in a decade
The comptroller candidates talk to Capitol News Illinois.
As early voting begins, officials seek to reassure public about election security, integrity
Mail balloting goes forward as normal after Trump’s failed attempt to federalize the process.
Early voting opens: View the 2026 Capitol News Illinois Election Guide
How, when and where to vote, how to register, and what’s on the ballot.
Republican-turned-independent Collin Corbett hopes to provide voters an alternative for governor
Corbett said his campaign is about proving there is an appetite for independent, centrist candidates.
SCOTUS blocks Trump’s attempt to limit mail-in voting for the midterm elections
In battle for control over midterm election ballots, states win a key court victory, at least for now.
Illinois governor’s race shifts to Texas
Pritzker’s appearance in Dallas fuels more speculation about his White House ambitions.
Pritzker pledges to stay on ‘Team Fight’ as he asks Illinois voters for 3rd term
Gov. JB Pritzker declined to say if a third term would be his last.
Illinois attorney general joins suit against Postal Service over mail voting rules
States continue their battle with Donald Trump over access to mail-in ballots.
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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