Elections
Women broke barriers on election night 2026
The victories put new leaders in charge of policy – and raise a harder question for the political establishment: whose judgment about viable candidates deserves to be trusted?
Elections
Hanley wins Illinois 9th District Senate seat by wide margin
Democrat Patrick Hanley defeated Republican Tom Lally on Nov. 3 to win the Illinois 9th District State Senate seat, which represents Niles and other north suburban Cook County communities. Hanley will be sworn in Jan. 13, 2027.
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Judge Daniel Maloney faces Cook County retention vote
Daniel Edward Maloney, a Cook County Circuit Court judge since 2019, faces a nonpartisan retention vote on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Ammie Kessem seeks Cook County District 9 seat
Ammie Kessem, a Republican and Chicago Police Department sergeant, is running for Cook County Commission District 9 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, campaigning on property tax caps and reduced state income taxes.
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Abbey Fishman Romanek faces Cook County retention vote
Circuit Court Judge Abbey Fishman Romanek faces a retention vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, when Cook County voters will decide whether she remains on the bench.
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