Daily Herald Election Coverage
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Many — but not all — 9th Congressional District Democratic candidates say abolish ICEFeb 12, 2026 2:43 pm - Many — but not all — of the Democratic candidates for Illinois’ largely suburban 9th Congressional District seat believe the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency should be abolished.
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Kane County Democratic hopefuls field questions about treasurer’s officeFeb 12, 2026 11:04 am - The three Democratic hopefuls in the March 17 primary election for Kane County treasurer fielded questions at a recent League of Women Voters forum at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.
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Ukraine support key for GOP Senate candidates despite cost concernsFeb 11, 2026 9:13 pm - Most Republicans vying to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin contend U.S. support for Ukraine is crucial as it battles Russia, although some raised concerns about the cost.
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GOP candidates in 11th District differ on Trump’s efforts to dismantle Education Dept.Feb 11, 2026 6:18 pm - During a joint interview Wednesday two of the Republican candidates for Illinois’ 11th Congressional District seat disagreed about President Trump’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Education Department.
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New state legislation targets data centers’ environmental impactsFeb 11, 2026 6:12 pm - A coalition of environmental advocates Wednesday introduced state legislation to guard against impacts on natural resources and consumers’ wallets from future growth of data centers in Illinois.
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U.S. Rep. Casten’s fundraising overshadows challenger’s effortsFeb 10, 2026 4:29 pm - U.S. Rep. Sean Casten has a significant financial advantage over the first-time candidate trying to usurp him as the Democratic Party nominee in the 6th District.
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Should U.S. nationalize elections? GOP governor candidates speak upFeb 09, 2026 6:41 pm - Contenders agree on giving feds access to Illinois voter registration info. “I don’t see a problem with it,” one says.
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Illinois House hopefuls Peterson, Chan Ding spar over ethicsFeb 09, 2026 5:44 pm - Democratic candidates for the 52nd District Illinois House seat clashed over ethics during a recent meeting with the Daily Herald editorial board.
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Early voting to begin Tuesday in DuPage County after delayFeb 09, 2026 4:27 pm - Early voting will begin in DuPage County starting Tuesday, Feb. 10. Though initially scheduled to start on Feb. 5, the DuPage County Clerk’s Office last week decided to delay early voting as they waited for word on unresolved candidate objections.
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Virtual forum Tuesday for GOP candidates in 11th U.S. House DistrictFeb 09, 2026 11:57 am - The Republican candidates in Illinois’ 11th Congressional District will discuss the issues facing the nation in an online forum Tuesday night.