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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Jon Luers seeks Cook County Commission District 9 seat
Republican Jon Luers, a retired software engineer, is running for Cook County Commission District 9 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, pledging to cut property tax levies and audit county health spending.
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Maggie Trevor seeks reelection to Cook County Board District 9
Democrat Maggie Trevor, the incumbent Cook County commissioner for District 9, is running for reelection on Nov. 3, 2026, citing healthcare access, public transit, environmental protection and public safety as priorities.
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Justin Cochran seeks full term in Illinois House District 55
Democrat Justin Cochran, appointed to Illinois House District 55 in December 2025, is running for a full term in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election against Republican Joseph Johnson.
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