Daily Herald Election Coverage
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Bean, Davis win in 8th Congressional District primariesMar 17, 2026 8:41 pm - Former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean beat out seven other candidates in Tuesday’s 8th Congressional District Democratic primary while Republican Jennifer Davis vanquished three in her primary for the chance to succeed five-term incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi.
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Preckwinkle poised for record-tying fifth term after primary winMar 17, 2026 8:41 pm - After her Democratic primary victory Tuesday night, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is positioned to match the record as the county’s longest-serving leader if she wins in November and completes a fifth term.
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Quigley, Hanson appear headed for rematch in 5th Congressional DistrictMar 17, 2026 8:11 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley and Republican Tommy Hanson appeared headed to victory in their respective 5th District primaries, setting up another showdown between the two Chicagoans.
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After dominating Democratic primary, Schneider sets sights on taking back HouseMar 17, 2026 8:07 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park bested primary challenger Morgan Coghill with 81% of the vote Tuesday night, according to unofficial totals.
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Walter wins GOP nomination in 11th Cong. DistrictMar 17, 2026 8:06 pm - Elburn Village President Jeff Walter has won the Republican primary for Illinois’ 11th District seat.
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Biss, Elleson win in 9th District primaries, will face off in NovemberMar 17, 2026 7:51 pm - Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss has won the Democratic Party’s primary for the 9th Congressional District seat long held by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
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Krishnamoorthi concedes, as Stratton wins Democratic Senate duelMar 17, 2026 7:48 pm - Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. over U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly. Republican Don Tracy has won his party’s nomination.
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Russell, Johnson win primaries for Kane County sheriffMar 17, 2026 7:47 pm - Former Kane County coroner Rob Russell won the Republican Party nomination for Kane County sheriff, and Undersheriff Amy Johnson became the Democratic nominee during the primary.
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Wegman gets Democratic nomination for Kane County treasurerMar 17, 2026 7:43 pm - Kane County Auditor Penny Wegman won the Democratic nomination for Kane County treasurer.
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Hynes defeats incumbent Kaegi in Cook County Assessor Democratic primaryMar 17, 2026 7:43 pm - Challenger Pat Hynes defeated incumbent Fritz Kaegi in the Democratic primary for Cook County Assessor.