In Illinois, election news means candidate announcements, campaign finance, polling, voting procedures and official results. Coverage of the state includes every level of the electoral process.
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November 5, 2026
Lee, Whiteside Turnout Dips in 2026 MidtermsVoter participation in both northern Illinois counties fell slightly from 2022, while Republican candidates saw modest declines in their vote shares.
November 5, 2026
Roberson Wins Illinois 104th District House SeatDemocrat Mary Roberson defeated incumbent Republican Brandun Schweizer in the 104th District race covering parts of Champaign and Vermilion counties.
November 4, 2026
Miller Wins Fourth Term in Illinois' 15th DistrictRepublican incumbent Mary Miller defeated Democrat Jennifer Todd in the midterm elections, with rural counties driving her margin.
November 4, 2026
Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Seat, Makes HistoryDemocrat Juliana Stratton defeated Republican Don Tracy to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin in Illinois.
November 4, 2026
Deuter Wins 45th House District SeatDemocrat Marti Deuter takes 62 percent of the vote over Republican Gina Parrilli in unofficial results.
November 4, 2026
Ploger Leads Perez in Illinois Senate 42nd RaceDemocrat Jared Ploger holds a wide lead over Republican Edgardo Perez after all precincts reported in the district that Linda Holmes is leaving.
November 4, 2026
DeLuca Wins Reelection to Illinois House District 80Incumbent Anthony DeLuca defeated Republican challenger Adam Beaty in the November 3, 2026 race for the 80th District seat.
November 4, 2026
Raoul Wins Reelection as Illinois Attorney GeneralDemocrat Kwame Raoul defeated Republican challenger Robert W. Fioretti to keep his post as the state's chief legal officer.
November 4, 2026
Hirschauer Wins Reelection in Illinois District 49Democrat Maura Hirschauer defeated Republican John Paul Augustynowicz in the Illinois House District 49 race, according to Associated Press results.
November 4, 2026
Budzinski Wins Reelection in Illinois 13thDemocrat Nikki Budzinski holds Illinois' 13th Congressional District seat, defeating Republican Jeff Wilson in unofficial results from the midterm election.
Reporting here centers on campaign platforms, the mechanics of casting ballots, changes in voting requirements and the certification of results. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where officials oversee the process. Voter turnout patterns often vary significantly across the state, creating distinct regional trends in how elections are decided. Ballot access and the legal framework for administering elections are the topics that reappear most often throughout each cycle.
