U.S. House Illinois District 6 Primary

About This Race

The U.S. House Illinois District 6 Primary election on June 16, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent the district, which includes parts of Chicago's western and northwestern suburbs.

Candidates

• Sean CastenINC
• Charles Hutchinson

Important Dates

Election Date

June 16, 2026

Registration Deadline

May 21, 2026

Early Voting Starts

June 8, 2026

Early Voting Ends

June 15, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the Illinois primary, you must be a registered voter and either declare a party affiliation at the polls (for primary voting) or be already registered with a party. You can register online, by mail, or in person at your local election office. Early voting begins June 8 and runs through June 15, with Election Day voting on June 16 at your assigned polling place; bring a valid ID if registering for the first time or if required by election judges.