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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Frerichs seeks fourth term as Illinois treasurer
Democrat Michael W. Frerichs, the incumbent Illinois state treasurer since 2015, is certified for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election against Republican Max Solomon.
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Max Solomon seeks Illinois treasurer post on fiscal reform platform
Max Solomon, a Republican attorney who immigrated legally from Nigeria, is running for Illinois Treasurer in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election on a platform of fiscal oversight, spending cuts and taxpayer transparency.
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Daniel Biss seeks Illinois 9th Congressional District seat
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, the Democratic nominee for Illinois' 9th Congressional District, faces Republican John D. Elleson in the Nov. 3 general election for the seat being vacated by retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
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