Daily Herald Election Coverage
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Arlington Heights’ Canty among names floated for new Illinois House speakerNov 09, 2026 1:06 pm - Women are anticipated to make up more than half the Democratic caucus that will choose a new speaker when the House is sworn into office in January. Among the names being mentioned is state Rep. Mary Beth Canty of Arlington Heights.
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Aurora panel to hear objections against seven council candidatesNov 08, 2026 11:31 am - Objections have been filed against seven of the 25 candidates running for Aurora City Council in the April election.
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Elected suburban reps say they will focus on affordability, ending war in next CongressNov 07, 2026 10:54 am - Newly elected and re-elected members of Congress serving the suburbs share their goals for the next two years.
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Kane County Board declares vacancy in sheriff’s office, with Amy Johnson slated to take over post-electionNov 05, 2026 12:46 pm - Following former sheriff Ron Hain’s recent retirement, the Kane County Board has declared the office of the county sheriff vacant.
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Why 5-term incumbent Elgin City Council member was kicked off ballotNov 05, 2026 12:46 pm - Documents show Elgin City Council member John Steffen failed to sign his statement of candidacy or get it notarized, making him ineligible to seek a sixth term in the April 2027 municipal election.
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Chris Welch says he will not seek another term as House speaker in 2027Nov 05, 2026 7:54 am - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s hold on power has been thrown into doubt after 26 current and incoming Democratic lawmakers, nearly a third of his caucus, called for new leadership following months of criticism over his handling of sexual harassment allegations and his leadership style.
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Republicans were punished in the midterms for Trump’s economic policies, The AP Voter Poll showsNov 05, 2026 7:30 am - President Donald Trump was publicly humbled by inflation in the midterm elections, as rising prices provoked a blistering set of losses for Republicans in House, Senate and gubernatorial races.
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Last Republicans standing: How the Trump effect grew Dems suburban footprint, devastated GOPNov 04, 2026 6:52 pm - Trump wasn’t on the ballot but politicos surmise his presence still affected down-ballot candidates.
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Two years after narrow defeat, Peterson wins 52nd House seatNov 04, 2026 3:41 pm - Two years after losing her bid for the Illinois House District 52 seat by only 47 votes, Democrat Maria Peterson flipped the script on incumbent Rep. Martin McLaughlin in Tuesday's election.
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‘Complete wipeout’: Democrats sweep Lake Co. Board races, hold 17-2 majorityNov 04, 2026 3:06 pm - Every Republican Lake County Board seat up for election this year was flipped to Democrat in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results, growing the board’s blue supermajority following an election cycle in which the local GOP struggled to organize.
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