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.
Illinois State Board of Elections
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.
Illinois state elections board tells DOJ it follows federal law on voting integrity
Illinois asserts state authority in battle over control of federal elections.
Rep. Harry Benton resigns, withdraws name from ballot amid ethics investigation
Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that ...
Speaker Welch to Rep. Harry Benton: Resign or be expelled
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Wednesday called for embattled Rep. Harry Benton to resign and promised to initiate ...
New Illinois Republican Party chair hopes for ‘JB fatigue’ in tough midterm
Grogan says Republicans will focus on Illinois-centric issues in 2026
Bailey campaign embraces artificial intelligence in new era of politics
How artificial intelligence is entering Illinois politics and what regulations lawmakers want to see
Independent Collin Corbett to remain on ballot after Bailey camp withdraws objection
Republican strategist-turned-independent candidate for governor Collin Corbett will remain on the November general election ballot after an objection to his ...
Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett files to run for governor as independent
Corbett previously ran a political strategy firm that helped Republican candidates.
Illinois county clerks are preparing for mail voting amid continued attacks, changes
Despite attacks, Illinoisans like voting by mail and county clerks are confident they can handle new challenges.
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