Illinois voters cast ballots in 2026 midterm elections

Illinois voters are casting ballots Tuesday, November 3, in midterm elections featuring contests for governor, an open U.S. Senate seat, all 17 congressional seats and state legislative offices. Polls are scheduled to remain open until 7 p.m. Central Time, and voters in line by then may stay and vote, according to Illinois election authorities. The statewide ballot also includes local races, judicial contests and ballot questions. In Chicago and suburban communities, voters will decide matters including school and library construction bonds and proposals concerning local government. Some counties also have advisory questions, including on a potential Millionaires Tax and government consolidation. The Senate seat is open because Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin announced he would not seek reelection. The candidates include Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and former Illinois Republican Party chair Don Tracy. The governor’s race features incumbent JB Pritzker, Republican Darren Bailey and independent candidate Collin Corbett. All 17 Illinois seats in the U.S. House are being contested. Voters are also choosing members of the Illinois General Assembly, including all 118 state...