Illinois Lieutenant Governor General

About This Race

The 2026 Illinois Lieutenant Governor general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the next Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. The office is elected on a ticket with the Governor, and the Lieutenant Governor serves as the second-highest executive officer in the state, presiding over the Illinois Senate and succeeding the Governor if necessary.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: November 3, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Illinois, residents must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and registered to vote. Registration can be completed online via the Illinois State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at local election offices. Early voting is available, and voters may also request mail-in ballots. Valid photo ID is required for first-time voters who registered by mail without providing ID verification.

Incumbent

Democratic

Juliana Stratton

Lieutenant Governor of Illinois

Biography

Juliana Stratton is the incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, having assumed office in 2019 after being elected alongside Governor J.B. Pritzker. A former state representative and advocate for criminal justice reform and equity, she is running for re-election to continue her work on education, healthcare, and economic opportunity initiatives across the state.

Campaign Website

Republican

Dan Proft

Lieutenant Governor of Illinois

Biography

Dan Proft is a former Illinois State Senate candidate, radio host, and conservative commentator who has filed to run for Lieutenant Governor in 2026. He is running on a platform focused on reducing taxes, limiting government spending, and opposing what he describes as progressive overreach in state government, seeking to unseat the Democratic incumbent.

Campaign Website

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