Daily Herald Election Coverage
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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.
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8th District Democratic hopefuls debate ICE changes, Noem exitFeb 08, 2026 8:45 pm - The eight Democrats seeking to succeed Raja Krishnamoorthi in the 8th Congressional District recently debated their favored approaches to curbing what they agree is U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement exceeding its legal authority under President Donald Trump.
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$12.5M secured for range of projects in 10th District communitiesFeb 07, 2026 12:58 pm - More than $12.5 million has been secured by U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider for 15 community projects throughout the 10th Congressional District.
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More than $12 million pouring into 9th Congressional District raceFeb 07, 2026 8:47 am - The Democratic primary in Illinois’ 9th District is the highest-priced congressional contest in the state.
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Candidate exits Democratic primary for DuPage County sheriffFeb 06, 2026 11:30 am - A Democratic candidate for DuPage County sheriff has withdrawn from the race.