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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Action Ridge voter rally set for Oct. 17 in Park Ridge
Action Ridge will hold a democracy rally Saturday, Oct. 17, to promote voter turnout and share early voting information ahead of the Nov. 3 election in Park Ridge and Niles.
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Juliana Stratton seeks Illinois U.S. Senate seat
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, a Democrat, is running for the U.S. Senate seat on the Nov. 3, 2026, general election ballot, campaigning on healthcare, wages, education, abortion protections and filibuster reform.
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Don Tracy seeks Illinois U.S. Senate seat in 2026
Republican Don Tracy, a Springfield attorney and former Illinois Republican Party chair, is running for U.S. Senate in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, emphasizing economic deregulation and energy affordability.
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