Democrats sweep statewide races, expand already-historic supermajorities
The party rode ‘Blue Wave’ to pick up seats in the General Assembly considered GOP safe
Election 2026
The latest Election 2026 news coverage throughout the state of Illinois
Pritzker wins 3rd term as presidential speculation builds
Gov. JB Pritzker was declared winner of a third term immediately as polls closed on Election Night.
On economic development, Pritzker, Bailey are miles apart
The leading candidates for Illinois governor have contrasting views on how to attract economic development.
Third-party U.S. Senate candidate gives voters an alternative
Third-party Illinois U.S. Senate candidate Whitfield Harrington pitches a centrist alternative in the 2026 race.
Cindy Bailey, GOP candidate’s wife, pushes back on claims in Pritzker ads
Darren Bailey is in the middle of a 17-stop tour to turn out voters ahead of the election.
Statewide races: Little-known GOP slate faces uphill battle against mostly incumbent Dems
Democrats have held all statewide offices since 2019.
Stratton, Tracy clash over Trump, affordability in lone U.S. Senate forum
Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton vowed to serve as a check on President Donald Trump while Republican Don Tracy largely ...
Illinois Democrats eye suburbs in push to expand supermajorities
The region features a rematch of the closest 2024 contest and the only match-up between two incumbents.
Drinks and interruptions: Pritzker, Bailey meet in only governor debate of election cycle
The candidates focused mostly on Pritzker’s governing record.
Pritzker says ‘so much more to do’ in Illinois as he seeks rare 3rd term
Pritzker says campaign stops in other states are about helping Democrats win.
More news from the IllinoisStatehouse delivered to your
inbox.