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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Joseph Johnson seeks District 55 state House seat as Republican
Joseph Johnson, a Glenview small-business owner and Republican, is running for the Illinois House of Representatives in District 55 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, campaigning on property tax relief, parental rights in education and public safety.
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John Elleson seeks IL-9 congressional seat as Republican
Arlington Heights pastor and Republican John D. Elleson is running for the Illinois 9th Congressional District seat in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
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Darren Bailey seeks Illinois governor seat in 2026 race
Republican Darren Bailey, a Southern Illinois farmer and former state legislator, is running for governor in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election against Democrat J.B. Pritzker and independent Collin Corbett, campaigning on tax cuts, education reform and public safety.
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