Editors · Elections and campaigns
Nonpartisan election coverage for Illinois
The Ballot Illinois Desk tracks who is running in Illinois, where each candidate stands on the issues, and the key dates on the ballot. Every story is sourced to public records: FEC filings, Open States, Congress.gov, and state election offices. The desk does not endorse candidates or parties.
23 stories published
Race preview · IL
Sean Casten, Skylar Duensing and Niki Conforti are listed for the 2026 general election in Illinois' 6th Congressional District.
News · IL
The proposal explains when Illinois would apply a 0.2% tax to certain brokered digital asset transactions beginning in 2027.
News · IL
Illinois enacted the nation’s first climate migration law, but the state’s follow-through has stalled.
News · IL
A proposed Chicago ordinance would pause certain data center activity, but it has not yet become city law.
News · IL
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments over changes to the rules for Chicago police disciplinary hearings.
News · IL
The Sallee Hall facility will provide hands-on training for students preparing for careers in emergency management and public safety.
News · IL
Rep. Travis Weaver’s House Bill 5814 would remove Illinois’ per-wager tax on exchange wagers and set legal rules for fantasy contests.
News · IL
The Illinois Grocery Initiative will fund new stores, recently closed locations and equipment upgrades, including projects in food-access areas.
News · IL
Chicago’s mayor has announced a reelection bid, stating an intention to seek another term leading the city.
Candidate profile · IL
Independent Delila Barrera is among 20 candidates in the IL-9 U.S. House general election scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.
Candidate profile · IL
Jeannie Evans is a Republican in Illinois’ contested 2026 U.S. Senate race; official records list no biography, finance figures or policy positions.
Candidate profile · IL
Republican Pamela Long is among the candidates in Illinois’ contested 2026 election for the U.S. Senate.
News · IL
Illinois’ Democratic primary contests are drawing attention to generational change and the role of campaign spending.