Illinois

Illinois Governor Primary

Incumbent: Ed Markey

The Illinois Governor Primary of 2026 is a statewide election in which voters select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Governor of Illinois. The primary will be held on June 16, 2026, with the winner advancing to the general election in November. This race determines who will lead the state for a four-year term beginning in January 2027.

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Primary

Incumbent: Juliana Stratton

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.

Illinois Attorney General Primary

Incumbent: Kwame Raoul

The Illinois Attorney General Primary election on June 16, 2026, is a state-level partisan primary where voters will select nominees for the Office of Attorney General of Illinois. This office is responsible for serving as the chief legal officer of the state, representing Illinois in legal matters, and overseeing the state's legal affairs.

Illinois State Senate - All 39 Districts Primary

Incumbent: Dan McConchie

The 2026 Illinois State Senate primary election will be held on June 16, 2026, to nominate candidates for all 39 state senate districts. Voters will select Democratic and Republican nominees who will advance to the general election in November 2026 to serve four-year terms in the Illinois Senate.

Illinois State House - All 118 Districts Primary

Incumbent: Aaron Ortiz

The 2026 Illinois State House primary election on June 16 will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for all 118 districts in the Illinois House of Representatives. Winners of this primary will advance to the general election in November 2026, where they will compete for seats in the state legislature responsible for drafting and passing state laws, budgets, and policy.

U.S. Senate from Illinois Primary

Incumbent: Chris Murphy

The 2026 Illinois U.S. Senate primary election will be held on June 16, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Dick Durbin. This primary determines which candidates will advance to the November general election for one of Illinois' two U.S. Senate seats.

U.S. House Illinois District 1 Primary

Incumbent: Jonathan Jackson

The 2026 U.S. House Illinois District 1 Primary election is a federal primary contest to select the Democratic and Republican nominees who will appear on the November general election ballot for Illinois's 1st congressional district. The district includes parts of Chicago’s South Side and southern suburbs, and the seat is currently held by Jonathan Jackson, who is seeking re-election.

U.S. House Illinois District 2 Primary

Incumbent: Robin Kelly

The U.S. House Illinois District 2 Primary is a federal primary election to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd congressional district. The district includes parts of Chicago's south suburbs and portions of southern Cook County, and the winner of the general election will serve in the 119th U.S. Congress.

U.S. House Illinois District 3 Primary

Incumbent: Delia Ramirez

The U.S. House Illinois District 3 Primary is a federal primary election held on June 16, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 3rd congressional district. The district covers parts of Chicago and its southwest suburbs, including areas such as Bridgeport, Midway Airport, and portions of Cook County. Voters will choose candidates who will advance to the general election to represent the district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

U.S. House Illinois District 4 Primary

Incumbent: Jesús 'Chuy' García

The U.S. House Illinois District 4 Primary election on June 16, 2026, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district covers parts of Chicago and its western suburbs, including areas of Cook County, and is currently represented by Jesús 'Chuy' García.

U.S. House Illinois District 5 Primary

Incumbent: Mike Quigley

The U.S. House Illinois District 5 Primary election on June 16, 2026, is a federal primary to nominate candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 5th congressional district. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to serve a two-year term in Congress.

U.S. House Illinois District 6 Primary

Incumbent: Sean Casten

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.

U.S. House Illinois District 7 Primary

Incumbent: Danny K. Davis

The U.S. House Illinois District 7 Primary election on June 16, 2026, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 7th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district covers parts of Chicago and western suburbs, and the winner will face the general election in November 2026.

U.S. House Illinois District 8 Primary

Incumbent: Raja Krishnamoorthi

The U.S. House Illinois District 8 Primary election on June 16, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 8th congressional district. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent the district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

U.S. House Illinois District 9 Primary

Incumbent: Jan Schakowsky

The U.S. House Illinois District 9 Primary election will be held on June 16, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 9th congressional district. The district, centered in Chicago's northwest suburbs, is currently represented by Democrat Jan Schakowsky, who is running for re-election.

U.S. House Illinois District 10 Primary

Incumbent: Brad Schneider

The U.S. House Illinois District 10 Primary on June 16, 2026, is a federal primary election to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 10th congressional district. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the seat currently held by incumbent Democrat Brad Schneider.

U.S. House Illinois District 11 Primary

Incumbent: Bill Foster

The 2026 U.S. House Illinois District 11 Primary is a federal election held on June 16, 2026, to select each major party's nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 11th congressional district. The district includes parts of DuPage, Will, and Kendall counties, and the winner of the primary will face the opposing party's nominee in the general election on November 3, 2026.

U.S. House Illinois District 12 Primary

Incumbent: Mike Bost

The U.S. House Illinois District 12 Primary election will be held on June 16, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 12th congressional district. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent the district in Congress.

U.S. House Illinois District 13 Primary

Incumbent: Nikki Budzinski

The U.S. House Illinois District 13 Primary election on June 16, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 13th congressional district. The district covers parts of Champaign, Vermilion, and surrounding counties in east-central Illinois, including the cities of Champaign, Urbana, and Danville. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent the district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

U.S. House Illinois District 14 Primary

Incumbent: Lauren Underwood

The U.S. House Illinois District 14 Primary election on June 16, 2026, is a federal primary to select each major party's nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 14th Congressional District. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent the district in Congress.

U.S. House Illinois District 15 Primary

Incumbent: Mary Miller

The U.S. House Illinois District 15 Primary election on June 16, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing Illinois's 15th congressional district. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to serve a two-year term in Congress.

U.S. House Illinois District 16 Primary

Incumbent: Darin LaHood

The U.S. House Illinois District 16 Primary election on June 16, 2026, is a federal primary to select Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois' 16th congressional district. Voters will choose candidates who will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent the district in Congress.

U.S. House Illinois District 17 Primary

Incumbent: Eric Sorensen

The U.S. House Illinois District 17 Primary is a federal primary election held on June 16, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 17th congressional district. The winner will go on to face the opposing party's nominee and any third-party candidates in the general election on November 3, 2026, for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Illinois Governor General

Incumbent: J.B. Pritzker

The Illinois gubernatorial general election of 2026 will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Illinois. Voters will choose between the major-party candidates to serve a four-year term beginning in January 2027, with the winner succeeding the incumbent governor.

Illinois Lieutenant Governor General

Incumbent: Juliana Stratton

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.

Illinois Attorney General General

Incumbent: Kwame Raoul

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.

Illinois State Senate - All 39 Districts General

Incumbent: Antonio Muñoz

The 2026 Illinois State Senate General Election will determine the representatives for all 39 state senate districts. Voters will elect senators to four-year terms, with each district representing approximately 213,000 residents. The outcome will influence the balance of power in the Illinois General Assembly and affect state-level policy on education, healthcare, and taxation.

Illinois State House - All 118 Districts General

Incumbent: Anthony DeLuca

The 2026 Illinois State House of Representatives general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect representatives from all 118 districts in the Illinois General Assembly. All seats are up for election, with winners serving two-year terms beginning in January 2027.

U.S. Senate from Illinois General

Incumbent: Jon Ossoff

The 2026 United States Senate election in Illinois will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a U.S. Senator representing the state of Illinois. The seat is currently held by Senator Dick Durbin, who is running for re-election to a fifth term. This general election will determine the federal representative for Illinois in the U.S. Senate.

U.S. House Illinois District 1 General

Incumbent: Jonathan Jackson

The 2026 U.S. House Illinois District 1 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to determine the representative for Illinois' 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district encompasses parts of Chicago's South Side and southern suburbs, and is currently represented in a safely Democratic seat.

U.S. House Illinois District 2 General

Incumbent: Robin Kelly

The 2026 U.S. House of Representatives election in Illinois's 2nd Congressional District will determine who represents the district in the 119th Congress. The district includes parts of Chicago's south suburbs and southern Cook County, and the race is scheduled for November 3, 2026, as part of the nationwide general election.

U.S. House Illinois District 3 General

Incumbent: Delia Ramirez

The 2026 U.S. House Illinois District 3 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to determine the representative for Illinois's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district covers parts of Chicago and its western suburbs, including areas in Cook and DuPage counties. The seat is currently held by Democrat Delia Ramirez, who is seeking re-election.

U.S. House Illinois District 4 General

Incumbent: Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia

The 2026 U.S. House general election for Illinois's 4th Congressional District will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the representative for this urban Chicago-area district. The seat is currently held by Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia, who is seeking re-election to a fourth term in an overwhelmingly Democratic district.

U.S. House Illinois District 5 General

Incumbent: Mike Quigley

The 2026 general election for U.S. House Illinois District 5 will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the representative for Illinois's 5th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district includes parts of Chicago and its western and northwestern suburbs, and the race determines who will serve in the 119th Congress.

U.S. House Illinois District 6 General

Incumbent: Sean Casten

The U.S. House Illinois District 6 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to determine the representative for Illinois's 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district includes parts of DuPage, Cook, and Kane counties in the Chicago suburbs. Voters will choose between candidates from major parties to fill this federal office.

U.S. House Illinois District 7 General

Incumbent: Danny Davis

The U.S. House Illinois District 7 General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the representative for Illinois' 7th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district covers parts of Chicago and its western suburbs, and the race is significant due to its urban demographic and historical Democratic leaning.

U.S. House Illinois District 8 General

Incumbent: Raja Krishnamoorthi

The U.S. House Illinois District 8 general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to fill the seat representing Illinois's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district includes parts of suburban Cook County and DuPage County, and the winner will serve a two-year term in Congress starting January 2027.

U.S. House Illinois District 9 General

Incumbent: Jan Schakowsky

The 2026 general election for U.S. House Illinois District 9 will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the representative for Illinois's 9th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district includes parts of Chicago and its northwestern suburbs, and the winner will serve a two-year term in the 119th Congress.

U.S. House Illinois District 10 General

Incumbent: Brad Schneider

The 2026 general election for U.S. House Illinois District 10 will be held on November 3, 2026, to determine the representative for Illinois's 10th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. The seat is currently held by Democrat Brad Schneider, who is seeking re-election in a suburban Chicago district that includes parts of Lake and Cook counties.

U.S. House Illinois District 11 General

Incumbent: Bill Foster

The U.S. House Illinois District 11 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to determine the representative for Illinois's 11th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district includes parts of DuPage, Will, and Cook counties in the Chicago metropolitan area.

U.S. House Illinois District 12 General

Incumbent: Mike Bost

The U.S. House Illinois District 12 general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to determine the representative for Illinois's 12th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district covers parts of southern and central Illinois, including cities such as Belleville, Effingham, and Marion.

U.S. House Illinois District 13 General

Incumbent: Rodney Davis

The 2026 U.S. House of Representatives election for Illinois's 13th Congressional District will be held on November 3, 2026. Voters in this central Illinois district will choose their representative to serve in the 119th Congress, with the seat currently held by Republican Rodney Davis, who is running for re-election.

U.S. House Illinois District 14 General

Incumbent: Lauren Underwood

The 2026 general election for U.S. House of Representatives in Illinois's 14th Congressional District will be held on November 3, 2026. Voters will elect a representative to serve in the 120th Congress, with the district covering parts of Kane, DeKalb, and Kendall counties in northern Illinois.

U.S. House Illinois District 15 General

Incumbent: Mary Miller

The 2026 general election for U.S. House Illinois District 15 will be held on November 3, 2026, to determine the representative for Illinois's 15th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district covers parts of central and southern Illinois, including the cities of Champaign, Urbana, and parts of Springfield, and is currently represented by Republican Mary Miller.

U.S. House Illinois District 16 General

Incumbent: Mike Bost

The 2026 U.S. House general election in Illinois's 16th congressional district will determine the representative for a central Illinois district that includes parts of Sangamon, McLean, and Champaign counties. Voters will choose between the major-party candidates to serve a two-year term in the U.S. House of Representatives starting in January 2027.

U.S. House Illinois District 17 General

Incumbent: Nikki Budzinski

The U.S. House Illinois District 17 General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the representative for Illinois' 17th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district covers parts of central and western Illinois, including cities such as Champaign, Danville, and Decatur. The winner will serve a two-year term in the 119th Congress.

Illinois Governor Election 2026

The 2026 Illinois gubernatorial election features incumbent Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker seeking re-election. Republican candidates Darren Bailey, Ted Dabrowski, Rick Heidner, James Mendrick, and Gary Pierce (Independence Party) are in the race, though several Republican candidates lost in the primary or were disqualified. The election will determine Illinois' leadership on key issues including the state budget, pension reform, and public safety.

United States Senate election in Illinois, 2026

The 2026 United States Senate election in Illinois will determine the state's representation in the U.S. Senate. Voters will choose a candidate to serve a six-year term starting in January 2027. This election is part of the broader 2026 midterm elections.

Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia

Illinois State Senate elections, 2026

The Illinois State Senate elections in 2026 will determine the party control of the state's upper legislative chamber. All 39 Senate seats are up for election, with the primary held on March 17, 2026 and the general election on November 3, 2026. Voters can register online until October 18, 2026, and early voting runs from September 24 to November 2, 2026.