Election 2026

Voters also kept the area incumbent members of the U.S. House while a non-binding referendum in Springfield was approved.

The race over Republican Tracy was called as soon as the polls closed.

The survey was funded by the Institute for Government and Public Affairs and the Center for State Policy and Leadership at the University of Illinois Springfield.

Election rules are changing, but voters remain engaged. Experts discuss redistricting, voting access, election trust, and what it means for 2026 and beyond. #Election2026

A poll’s headline number is just the beginning. See how different voter models can significantly change the Illinois governor race projections.

Pritzker is taking out $40 million from his vast personal wealth to boost candidates in contentious races — and building coalitions with Democrats across the country, including in 2028 early primary states. “It’s a terrific strategy,” says former presidential candidate Howard Dean.

Bailey making final tour through Illinois, imploring voters to show up

The panel will examine how court rulings and legislative actions have shaped voting across the country over the past two years and what those changes mean for voters heading to the polls on Nov. 3.

Democrats have held all statewide offices since 2019

A polling expert joins us to give us tips on how to view the political surveys.