Daily Herald Election Coverage
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‘A moment of high danger:’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates speak on Iran warMar 03, 2026 6:26 pm - As the nation plunges deeper into conflict with Iran, Democratic front-runners seeking to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin weighed in on the spiraling situation.
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Hanson for GOP in Congress, Dist. 5Mar 03, 2026 8:18 am - The Daily Herald endorses Tommy Hanson as the Republican nominee for Congress from Illinois District 5.
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Quigley for Democrats in Congress, Dist. 5Mar 03, 2026 8:11 am - The Daily Herald endorses incumbent Mike Quigley for the Democratic nomination for Congress from Illinois District 5.
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A mess in Texas? What to watch in Tuesday's primariesMar 03, 2026 7:24 am - The 2026 midterm season begins in earnest on Tuesday with two of the nation's most consequential Senate primaries playing out in Texas, a political behemoth that Democrats have been fighting to flip for decades.
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Newcomer, experienced write-in candidate square off in Lake County District 17Mar 02, 2026 6:19 pm - The Republican primary contest to represent District 17 on the Lake County Board comes with a twist for voters as newcomer Joe Salvi faces a write-in challenge from Eleanor Sweet McDonnell, North Barrington village president since 2019.
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Early voting kicks into high gear as more polls open across the suburbsMar 02, 2026 6:13 pm - The primary election is still a couple of weeks away, but those looking to put campaign season in their rear-view mirrors until fall hit the polls Monday as widespread early voting opened across the suburbs.
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Feud with county board a key issue in DuPage County clerk primary raceMar 02, 2026 12:39 pm - Finances and elections are among the top issues in the Democratic primary for DuPage County clerk. Incumbent Jean Kaczmarek is seeking her third term and is being challenged by Paula Deacon Garcia, a DuPage County Board member.
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Endorsement: Pollock for Kane County ClerkMar 02, 2026 12:11 pm - The Daily Herald endorses Brian Pollock for the Democratic nomination for Kane County clerk.
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Two seek Democratic nomination for Kane District 11Mar 02, 2026 11:46 am - Two people are seeking the Democratic Party nomination for the Kane County Board seat representing District 11.
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Two Aurora Democrats vying for chance to replace Kifowit for Illinois 84th HouseMar 02, 2026 11:18 am - Saba Haider and Jared Ploger, both of Aurora, are vying for the Democratic nod in the March 17 primary for the Illinois 84th House District seat.