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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Schofield seeks Illinois lieutenant governor as Independent
Carolyn Schofield, a Crystal Lake resident and former McHenry County board member, is running as an Independent for Illinois lieutenant governor on a joint ticket with gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
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Aaron Del Mar seeks Illinois lieutenant governor
Aaron Del Mar, Palatine Township highway commissioner and Cook County Republican Party chairman, is running for Illinois lieutenant governor on the Republican ticket with Darren Bailey in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
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Harrington seeks Illinois U.S. Senate seat as independent
Whitfield Harrington Jr., running under the American Center Party banner, is seeking the U.S. Senate seat in Illinois in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, calling cost of living the top issue facing families.
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