Darren Bailey’s performance downstate helped him beat conservative researcher Ted Dabrowski for the GOP nomination for governor.
Illinois’ paper ballots make hacking of vote totals during an election more difficult.
Illinois is among 29 states and Washington, D.C., that are being sued for access to sensitive voter information.
Campaign ads have hit the airwaves in the Democratic primary since Gov. JB Pritzker made an endorsement.
Candidates answered questions about their campaign donors and what lawmakers should do to keep the Bears in Illinois
The 30-year DuPage County resident is one of four candidates vying for the chance to unseat Pritzker.
Capitol News Illinois sent questions to all candidates that will be on the ballot.
Heidner calls himself a “Trump Republican” as he faces questions about donations to Democrats.
Don Tracy, Jeannie Evans and Casey Chlebek made their case to flip Dick Durbin’s seat.
Darren Bailey retools his GOP governor bid, leaning on a Cook County running mate to soften tone and win Chicago.
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