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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Margaret Croke seeks Illinois comptroller in 2026
State Rep. Margaret Croke, a Democrat from Chicago's Lincoln Park, is running for Illinois Comptroller in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election against Republican Bryan Drew, pledging budget transparency and prevailing wage enforcement.
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Bryan Drew seeks Illinois Comptroller as Republican
Bryan Drew, a Benton attorney and small business owner, is the Republican candidate for Illinois Comptroller in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, running against Democrat Margaret Croke.
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Harrington seeks Illinois U.S. Senate on center-party ticket
Whitfield Harrington Jr. is running for U.S. Senate in Illinois on the American Center Party ticket in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, calling cost of living his top priority and proposing a Family Affordability Act as his first bill.
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