JoAnne Guillemette
Illinois Republican Attorney General nominee?
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MAR 18, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationIllinois
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationAuburn High School (Rockford, Illinois)
Notable personal detailsJoAnne Guillemette is an attorney who filed as a Republican candidate for Illinois Attorney General for the March 17, 2026 primary election. She has described her legal work as involving civil and criminal trials and appeals in state and federal courts and has listed prior government roles including positions with the Illinois Attorney General’s office, the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, the Cook County Circuit Court, and Illinois DCFS. She has also described experience as a social worker and teacher.
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Positions
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger immigration enforcement and removal of non-citizen criminals and emphasizes public safety as a priority; frames immigration concerns in law-and-order terms while endorsing a ‘‘Make American Great Again’’ safety-focused approach. No detailed proposal for pathways or immigration-regularization appears on available campaign materials.
News
JoAnne Guillemette is in the news because she is a candidate in Illinois primary races that are shaping the 2026 election lineup. The biggest recent developments are the primary contests, heavy campaign spending, and strong early voting across the state. Recent coverage also highlights broader election issues, including possible changes to how late-arriving mail ballots are counted, which could affect voting rules in Illinois and other states.
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What to know for Tuesday's election
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