Who's running for State House in Illinois (2026)
118 State House races are on the ballot in Illinois, with 120 declared candidates tracked so far.
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Karen Battaglia runs for Illinois Senate District 32
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Envelope warning includes three Illinois members of Congress
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The Ballot Illinois DeskOct 18, 2026
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Illinois House District 97: Benton and Heitman face off
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbents Harry Benton and Jessica Dixon Heitman are the candidates in the contested Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Illinois Policy DeskOct 18, 2026
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Who is running for U.S. House in Illinois District 14
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The Ballot Illinois News DeskOct 14, 2026