Illinois Attorney General General

About This Race

The 2026 Illinois Attorney General general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's chief legal officer. The Attorney General is responsible for representing the state in legal matters, enforcing state laws, and overseeing the Department of Law.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: October 8, 2026
Early Voting Starts: October 21, 2026
Early Voting Ends: November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Illinois, residents must register by October 8, 2026, either online through the Illinois State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at their local election office. Early voting begins October 21 and runs through November 1, with Election Day voting on November 3; voters must present a valid ID if registering on Election Day or if it's their first time voting in the jurisdiction.

Incumbent

Democratic

Kwame Raoul

Attorney General of Illinois

Biography

Incumbent Attorney General Kwame Raoul is seeking re-election to a third term. First elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, Raoul previously served as a Chicago alderman and Illinois state senator, focusing on criminal justice reform, consumer protection, and civil rights during his tenure as AG.

Campaign Website

Republican

Tom DeVore

Attorney General of Illinois

Biography

Tom DeVore is a Republican attorney and former prosecutor running for Illinois Attorney General. He gained prominence during the pandemic for challenging public health orders in court and has pledged to focus on reducing crime, protecting Second Amendment rights, and opposing what he describes as overreach by the current administration.

Campaign Website

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