Illinois Lieutenant Governor Primary

About This Race

The Illinois Lieutenant Governor Primary on June 16, 2026, is a statewide election where voters will select the Democratic and Republican nominees for lieutenant governor. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election to run alongside the gubernatorial nominee, as the lieutenant governor is elected on a ticket with the governor in Illinois.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: June 16, 2026
Registration Deadline: May 20, 2026
Early Voting Starts: June 3, 2026
Early Voting Ends: June 13, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the Illinois primary, voters must be registered by May 20, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person. On election day, registered voters can vote at their assigned polling place from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM; early voting is available from June 3 to June 13, 2026, at designated sites. A valid photo ID is required for first-time voters who registered by mail; otherwise, no ID is needed to vote in person.

Incumbent

Democratic

Juliana Stratton

Lieutenant Governor of Illinois

Biography

Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is seeking re-election to a second term, having served since 2019. She previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives and is running on a platform of expanding access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunity across the state.

Campaign Website

Republican

Leslie Geissler Munger

Lieutenant Governor of Illinois

Biography

Leslie Geissler Munger, former Illinois Comptroller (2015–2019), is running for lieutenant governor as the Republican nominee. She is campaigning on fiscal responsibility, government accountability, and supporting small businesses and families throughout Illinois.

Campaign Website

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