Illinois Voters to Decide Governor, Senate Races
St. Clair County residents will vote Tuesday, November 3, on statewide, congressional, legislative, and county board contests.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Elections
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Voters in St. Clair County will decide statewide, congressional, legislative, and county board races on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting in Illinois began September 24.
Why it matters
The ballot includes the governor's race, with incumbent JB Pritzker (D) facing Darren Bailey (R) and Collin Corbett (I), and a U.S. Senate contest between Juliana Stratton (D) and Don Tracy (R). Results will shape state leadership across Illinois.
Illinois early voting opened September 24, ahead of the November 3 election day. The ballot includes governor, U.S. Senate, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, and comptroller races, while polling for these contests is not included in the source material.
The players
JB Pritzker
Pritzker is the Democratic incumbent governor of Illinois seeking re-election in 2026.
Darren Bailey
Bailey is the Republican nominee challenging Pritzker for Illinois governor in 2026.
Juliana Stratton
Stratton is the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat on the Illinois ballot in 2026.
The details
Illinois voters will choose among multiple candidates in statewide contests, including incumbents seeking re-election as governor, attorney general, secretary of state, and treasurer. Voters in St. Clair County will also weigh in on congressional, legislative, and county board races.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: Early voting in Illinois begins.
November 3, 2026: Election day; voters go to local polling places.
Legal Context
Illinois's early voting window, which opened September 24 under state election rules, places this ballot within a multi-week voting period rather than a single election day. The statewide races on the ballot follow the familiar pattern of incumbents and challengers contesting governor, attorney general, secretary of state, and treasurer offices.
Illinois residents who have not yet voted can do so in person during early voting or on November 3 at their local polling place. The ballot will determine who holds the governor's office and the state's U.S. Senate seat.
The takeaway
Review your sample ballot before November 3 so you know every race on the St. Clair County ballot, from statewide offices to county board seats.
What happens next
Election day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, when voters go to local polling places to cast ballots.
Further reading
Explore more on Elections coverage across Illinois ahead of November 3.
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Do you think Illinois is heading in the right direction under its current leaders?
