While some states will be headed to the polls for general elections in 2025, Illinois voters will have the fall to regroup before the new election season begins.
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2026 primary election: Gov. JB Pritzker, Darren Bailey and more file for candidacy on petition day
Democrat and Republican candidates seeking office began to file paperwork for the 2026 Illinois primary. Candidates have one week to turn in their signatures. This morning in Springfield, Governor JB Pritzker stood next to his running mate former Deputy Governor Christian Mitchell to file his petition for a third term.
Political candidates in Illinois lined up early Monday morning as the official opening date for petition filing for the 2026 primary election arrived.
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Illinois lawmakers won’t vote on redistricting in veto session, but ‘all options’ on the table
Illinois state lawmakers will not vote on a new congressional map during this week's veto session, officials said.
The high-stakes game of mid-decade redistricting may skip Illinois after all. Why it matters: Illinois is one of a few Democratic-majority states that could redraw their congressional maps to counter Republican-majority states like Texas,
Candidates in Illinois’ gubernatorial race submitted petitions to officially nominate themselves for the primary election, with Governor JB Pritzker filing for a third term and Darren Bailey
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Candidates line up for first day of petition filing in 2026 elections
Hundreds of candidates in several high-profile races gathered Monday in Springfield to file with the Illinois State Board of Elections their petitions to run for election in 2026.
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Seven new candidates join Illinois U.S. Senate race to replace Dick Durbin
Raja Krishnamoorthi leads Illinois U.S. Senate race with $24 million war chest
Illinois lawmakers have a lot of issues to cover but not a lot of time to work. Some are worried that full plate will keep legislators from getting much done. It seems like every big issue in Illinois is vying for the spotlight.
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Might Illinois join redistricting push as Democrats target gerrymandering across US?
Illinois could be the next state in line to redraw its congressional maps before the midterm elections next year.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is among his fellow Democrats who believe President Donald Trump will try and “steal” the 2026 election.
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State election board deadlocked on $10M campaign fine against Illinois Senate President Don Harmon
The board, which is split along party lines, is grappling with how and when campaign contribution limits apply to big-money Illinois campaigns.
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