Politics
Super PAC scorecard — how outside spending groups fared in efforts to influence Illinois primary voters
An unprecedented influx of special interest money into primary races led to mixed results for big industries on election night.
Budzinski, Wilson to face off in general election for Illinois’ 13th congressional district
Democratic Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski beat political newcomer Dylan Blaha, and Republican Champaign County Board Member beat Joshua Loyd, who previously ran against Budzinski two years ago.
Illinois governor’s race will be a rematch in 2026
Republican voters in Illinois have once again chosen former state Sen. Darren Bailey as their candidate for governor, giving him a second chance to unseat incumbent Democrat JB Pritzker in November.
Croke leads Democratic comptroller race as downstate voters dominate GOP primaries
State Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, held a 24,000-vote lead with 83 percent of votes reporting as of 10 p.m. — a roughly 2.4% advantage over state Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago.
Illinois Lt. Gov Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for US Senate
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, edging out two sitting members of the U.S. House to
Illinois U.S. Reps. Bost, Budzinski and Miller win their primaries
All three Metro East members of Congress won their party’s primary contest on Tuesday and will advance to the general election.
Illinois Primary Election Results 2026
The latest results from the Associated Press for Illinois primary elections including races for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House.
IPM News Voter Guide: Who is on the ballot for Illinois’ March 17 primary?
From Champaign County Executive to U.S. Senate and congressional races, several local and statewide competitions are on the March 17 ballot for voters in Central Illinois.
Four Democrats battle in March primary to succeed Susana Mendoza as Illinois comptroller
State Reps. Margaret Croke and Stephanie Kifowit, state Sen. Karina Villa, and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim are all looking to replace outgoing Comptroller Susana Mendoza
Here’s where Illinois Republicans running for U.S. Senate stand on three key issues
Where do Republican candidates running for the U.S. Senate stand on three major issues in this race: ICE, America in the world, and Elections and Democracy?
Here’s where Illinois Democrats running for U.S. Senate stand on three key issues
Where do Democratic candidates running for the U.S. Senate stand on three major issues in this race: immigration, healthcare and Israel’s war in Gaza?
Multiple polling places in Champaign County will be closed for Primary Election Day
15 polling locations will be unavailable on Election Day in Champaign County due to a lack of election judges. Voters can visit any polling place to cast a ballot.