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2026 Illinois Elections & races
Track Illinois election odds, candidates, polls, key dates, market volume and race movement across the 2026 races on Prediction Edge.
Overview
Illinois's 2026 ballot is led by a governor's race and an open US Senate seat. Democratic Governor JB Pritzker is seeking a third term against Republican Darren Bailey in a rematch of 2022, while Dick Durbin's retirement has produced the first open contest for his Senate seat since 1996. Every statewide executive office, including attorney general, and all 17 US House districts are also up. Illinois held its open primary, in which voters choose one party's ballot, on March 17, 2026, setting the November 3 matchups. This hub connects live market odds with candidate pages, polling context, official dates and market-moving updates.
2026 Illinois Election Snapshot
Primary Election
Mar 17, 2026
General Election
Nov 3, 2026
Primary System
Open primary
Major Offices
Governor, US Senate, US House, Attorney General
Partisan Lean
Strong Democratic
Not a core swing state
Early Voting
Early voting generally runs from 40 days before Election Day through the day before Election Day.
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Key Illinois Races to Watch in 2026
Illinois Governor Races 2026
Governor JB Pritzker, a Democrat seeking a third term, faces Republican Darren Bailey in November, a rematch of 2022 and Illinois's first gubernatorial rematch since 1986. Both nominees were set in the March 17 primary.
Illinois US Senate Races 2026
Dick Durbin's retirement leaves Illinois's Class 2 seat open for the first time since 1996; Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton and Republican Don Tracy won the March 17 primaries. A separately tracked market covers the 2028 race for Tammy Duckworth's seat.
Illinois US House Races 2026
All 17 Illinois House seats are on the November ballot. Tracked districts include the open 9th, where Daniel Biss won a crowded Democratic primary after Jan Schakowsky's retirement, plus Republican incumbents Darin LaHood (16th) and Mike Bost (12th).
Illinois Attorney General Races 2026
Incumbent Attorney General Kwame Raoul, a Democrat, is seeking a third term in November 2026. Both Raoul and Republican nominee Robert Fioretti were unopposed in the March 17 primary.
Illinois Attorney General winner?
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2026 Illinois Elections Calendar
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- Illinois 2026 general election
Illinois Candidates Running in 2026
Explore candidate pages for Illinois's major 2026 races — odds, polling, fundraising, endorsements and news.
Raja Krishnamoorthi
U.S. Representative
Jesse Jackson Jr.
Candidate
Thomas Fisher
Candidate
Jan Schakowsky
U.S. Representative
Matt Brewer
Candidate
Ashley Ramos
Candidate
Joshua Loyd
Candidate
Mark Su
Candidate
John Elleson
Candidate
Mark Rice
Candidate
Brandon Johnson
Mayor
Dilan Vancil
Candidate
Illinois Polls, Odds Movement & Market Signals
See all2026 Illinois Elections FAQ
When is the 2026 Illinois primary election?
The 2026 Illinois primary election is on Mar 17, 2026.
When is the 2026 Illinois general election?
The 2026 Illinois general election is on Nov 3, 2026.
What races are on the ballot in Illinois in 2026?
Illinois's November 3, 2026 ballot includes governor and lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, comptroller and treasurer, an open US Senate seat following Dick Durbin's retirement, all 17 US House districts, the full state House, roughly two-thirds of the state Senate, and partisan and retention judicial elections.
How does Illinois's primary work?
Illinois held its primary on March 17, 2026. The state uses an open primary: voters do not register by party, but each voter must publicly request one party's ballot at the polls and may vote only in that party's primary. Nominations are decided by plurality, with no runoff, so the November matchups are already set.
Why is the 2026 Illinois Governor race important?
The governor's race headlines Illinois's 2026 ballot. Democratic Governor JB Pritzker is seeking a third term against Republican Darren Bailey, a rematch of their 2022 contest and the state's first gubernatorial rematch since 1986. With Pritzker also widely discussed as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, the race carries national attention alongside its stakes for one of the country's largest state governments.
Where can I follow Illinois election odds?
Follow live Illinois election odds, candidate standings, polls and market-moving updates on this Prediction Edge Illinois hub.
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