Replacing Mendoza: Candidates vie to be state’s first new comptroller in a decade
The comptroller candidates talk to Capitol News Illinois.
Comptroller’s Race 2026
Moore: 13 takeaways from political days at the Illinois State Fair
Illinois State Fair political days previewed 2026 election fights over affordability, Trump and Pritzker.
With Trump barely mentioned, Illinois Republicans focus on common enemy: Pritzker
Illinois Republicans seek to keep pressure on Pritzker in midterm elections.
Illinois Democrats focused on Trump as they seek third sweep of statewide races
Illinois Democrats made Donald Trump the main target of their State Fair message.
Pritzker spends big in second fundraising quarter as Bailey struggles to keep up
Bailey is far behind his 2022 fundraising pace.
Margaret Croke wins Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller
Croke’s win solidified what was an impressive election night for candidates endorsed by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Croke leads Democratic comptroller race as downstate voters dominate GOP primaries
As Gov. JB Pritzker’s hand-picked candidate cruised to a high-profile victory in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Tuesday night, ...
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.
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.
Election ’26: 4 Democrats seeking to replace Mendoza as Illinois comptroller
Democrats running for comptroller offered various approaches to working with the General Assembly
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