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How Illinois voted in the race for governor

By Chicago Tribune
Nov 04, 2026 12:45 pm - 2026 marked a rematch: Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker faced another challenge from Darren Bailey.
Croke sails to victory in comptroller race as Dems extend hold on statewide offices

Marni Pyke, Christy Gutowski, and Angie Leventis Lourgos
Nov 03, 2026 8:37 pm - Preliminary election results showed Democrats sweeping four statewide offices Tuesday, including one open seat for comptroller.
Illinois governor race: Democrat JB Pritzker elected to third term

By Rick Pearson
Nov 03, 2026 7:08 pm - Democrat JB Pritzker was elected to a third term as Illinois governor Tuesday, handily defeating Republican Darren Bailey, whose poorly funded rematch was unable to escap...
On economic development, Pritzker, Bailey are miles apart

By Brenden Moore
Nov 02, 2026 1:47 pm - Incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker has leaned into his business background during his nearly eight years in office while flexing the levers of government to incentivize companies to relocate to or expand their footprint in Illinois. Republican nominee Darren Bailey, on the other hand, favors a laissez-faire approach focusing on less state spending and lower tax rates. But Illinois still lags in key economic metrics, most notably trailing the country in real GDP growth.
‘Yes, it’s crazy,’ but independent governor long-shot believes in the mainstream

By Marni Pyke
Oct 31, 2026 11:06 am - Why Palatine resident Collin Corbett set off on a quixotic quest running as an independent candidate in blue-state Illinois.
Illinois lieutenant governor race: Christian Mitchell, Aaron Del Mar vie for a No. 2 job with big stakes

By Jeremy Gorner
Oct 27, 2026 12:51 pm - For most of Illinois’ history, the lieutenant governor has been a political afterthought, an officeholder whose unofficial title has been “lite gov” and whose main duty has been to stand ready should the governor die, become incapacitated or be removed from office. This year, the No. 2 job carries outsize stakes on both tickets.
East Dundee to return sponsor money after Oktoberfest controversy

By Gloria Casas
Oct 26, 2026 1:50 pm - Sponsors of the East Dundee Oktoberfest will have their money returned in response to Village President Dan Pearson turning the event into an impromptu Republican political rally.
Chicago Bears stadium becomes a political game as midterms near. Can it score for Republicans?

By Rick Pearson
Oct 24, 2026 10:03 am - When the topic of a new Chicago Bears stadium came up in their face-to-face forum on Oct. 13, Republican challenger Darren Bailey delivered a shot at Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker: “I’m just glad I’m not going to be known as the governor that lost the Bears.”
Margaret Croke: 2026 candidate for Illinois comptroller

Oct 22, 2026 6:45 am - is a candidate for Illinois comptroller.
Alexi Giannoulias: 2026 candidate for Illinois secretary of state

Oct 22, 2026 6:15 am - Alexi Giannouliasis a candidate for Illinois secretary of state

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