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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Brad Sandefur seeks Cook County sheriff seat as Libertarian
Brad Sandefur, a Libertarian running for Cook County sheriff in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, says he wants to rebuild public trust in law enforcement and improve mental health crisis response. A 37-year veteran of the Cook County Sheriff's Office, Sandefur faces Democratic candidate Thomas J. Dart.
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