Illinois elections, 2026
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This page provides information on the 2026 elections in Illinois, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Illinois are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.
Statewide election dates
March 17, 2026: Primary
November 3, 2026: General election
Offices on the ballot
| Illinois elections, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Office | Elections? | More information |
| U.S. Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| U.S. House | ✓ | Click here |
| Congress special election | — | — |
| Governor | ✓ | Click here |
| Other state executive | ✓ | Click here |
| State Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| State House | ✓ | Click here |
| Special state legislative | — | — |
| State Supreme Court | — | — |
| Intermediate appellate courts | ✓ | Click here |
| School boards | — | — |
| Municipal government | — | — |
| Recalls | — | — |
| Ballot measures | — | — |
| Local ballot measures | — | — |
| All local elections by county | ||
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Noteworthy elections
Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.
- Illinois' 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 (March 17 Democratic primary)
- Illinois' 7th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 17 Democratic primary)
- Illinois' 9th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 17 Democratic primary)
- United States Senate election in Illinois, 2026 (March 17 Democratic primary)
What's on your ballot?
- See also: Sample Ballot Lookup
Local election officials
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