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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Pritzker seeks historic third term as Illinois governor
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, is running for a third term in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, facing Republican Darren Bailey and independent Collin Corbett.
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Corbett seeks governor's office as Independent in 2026 race
Collin Corbett, an Independent from Palatine, is certified for the Nov. 3 Illinois governor's race against J.B. Pritzker and Darren Bailey, running on affordability, property tax relief and government reform.
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Tom Dart seeks reelection as Cook County sheriff in 2026
Thomas J. Dart, the Cook County sheriff since 2006, is running as a Democrat for reelection on Nov. 3, 2026, against Libertarian Brad Sandefur. A profile of his record, experience and policy positions.
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