What to know about the 2026 Illinois elections

Statewide contests

Illinois’ general election on Nov. 3 will include four major statewide contests. The U.S. Senate race features Democrat Juliana Stratton and Republican Don Tracy, with the winner serving a six-year term.

The governor’s race features incumbent Democrat J.B. Pritzker and Republican Darren Bailey. For secretary of state, incumbent Democrat Alexi Giannoulias faces Republican Diane Harris. The attorney general contest includes incumbent Democrat Kwame Raoul and Republican Robert Fioretti.

Stratton currently serves as Illinois lieutenant governor. Pritzker, Giannoulias and Raoul currently hold the offices they are seeking in 2026.

U.S. House elections

All 17 of Illinois’ U.S. House districts are up for election. House members serve two-year terms, so voters in every district will choose a representative in 2026.

The current delegation includes Democrats Jonathan Jackson, Robin Kelly, Delia Ramirez, Chuy Garcia, Mike Quigley, Sean Casten, Danny Davis, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Jan Schakowsky, Brad Schneider, Bill Foster, Nikki Budzinski, Lauren Underwood and Eric Sorensen. Republicans Mike Bost, Mary Miller and Darin LaHood also represent Illinois districts.

Recent presidential results

Illinois supported the Democratic presidential nominee in each of the past three elections. In 2024, Kamala Harris received 54.4% of the state vote and Donald Trump received 43.5%, a 10.9-point margin.

In 2020, the Democratic nominee received 57.5% and the Republican nominee received 40.6%. In 2016, the respective shares were 56% and 38.9%. These presidential results describe past statewide voting and do not determine the outcome of the separate 2026 contests.