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2026 ILLINOIS GENERAL ELECTION DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
2026 ILLINOIS GENERAL ELECTION DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
Early Voting Begins: September 24, 2026
Early Voting Begins: September 24, 2026
Last Day for Regular Voter Registration: October 6, 2026
Last Day for Regular Voter Registration: October 6, 2026
Last Day for Online Voter Registration: October 18, 2026
Last Day for Online Voter Registration: October 18, 2026
Last Day for Election Authorities to Receive Vote-by-Mail Applications: October 29, 2026
Last Day for Election Authorities to Receive Vote-by-Mail Applications: October 29, 2026
Election Day: November 3, 2026
Election Day: November 3, 2026
About This Candidate List
About This Candidate List
The choices we make at the ballot box shape far more than who holds office. They determine whether our fundamental rights are protected, our communities are safe and welcoming, our public schools and libraries remain strong, our environment and clean water are safeguarded, and our government continues to work for the people it serves.
The choices we make at the ballot box shape far more than who holds office. They determine whether our fundamental rights are protected, our communities are safe and welcoming, our public schools and libraries remain strong, our environment and clean water are safeguarded, and our government continues to work for the people it serves.
The Democratic candidates listed below are running to protect those values and the public institutions our communities depend on. We encourage you to learn more about each candidate, their experience, priorities, and plans for the people they hope to represent.
The Democratic candidates listed below are running to protect those values and the public institutions our communities depend on. We encourage you to learn more about each candidate, their experience, priorities, and plans for the people they hope to represent.
Click through to each candidate’s website to learn more, sign up to volunteer, attend an event, make a donation, or find another way to get involved. Campaigns are built neighbor by neighbor, conversation by conversation, and vote by vote.
Click through to each candidate’s website to learn more, sign up to volunteer, attend an event, make a donation, or find another way to get involved. Campaigns are built neighbor by neighbor, conversation by conversation, and vote by vote.
You can also visit our community calendar for upcoming candidate events, canvasses, fundraisers, forums, and other opportunities to meet the people on your ballot and get involved locally.
You can also visit our community calendar for upcoming candidate events, canvasses, fundraisers, forums, and other opportunities to meet the people on your ballot and get involved locally.
Know your candidates. Know what’s at stake. Make a plan to vote.
Know your candidates. Know what’s at stake. Make a plan to vote.
COUNTY-LEVEL DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
COUNTY-LEVEL DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
Cook County
Cook County
Cook County Board President
Toni Preckwinkle
https://tonipreckwinkle.org/
Cook County Board – District 15
Ted Mason
https://tedmason4cookcounty.com/
Cook County Sheriff
Tom Dart
https://sherifftomdart.com/
Cook County Clerk
Cook County Treasurer
Maria Pappas
https://www.mariapappas.net/
Lake County
Lake County
Lake County Board – District 17
Lake County Clerk
Anthony Vega
https://www.votevega.org/
Lake County Sheriff
John D. Idleburg
https://www.votejohnidleburg.com/
Lake County Treasurer
Sandy Hart
https://sandyhart.com/
McHenry County
McHenry County
McHenry County Board – District 1
Dee Darling
https://vote4darling.com/
For McHenry County Democratic candidates and local races, please visit:
https://www.mchenrydems.org/
Kane County
Kane County
For Kane County Democratic candidates and local races, please visit:
https://www.kanedems.org/
ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Illinois House District 51
Jenny Levin
https://www.jennylevin.com
Illinois House District 52
Maria Peterson
https://www.mariafor52.com
Illinois Senate District 26
Nabeela Syed
https://www.nabeelasyed.com
UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Illinois 5th Congressional District
Illinois 5th Congressional District
Mike Quigley
https://www.quigleyforcongress.com
Illinois 8th Congressional District
Illinois 8th Congressional District
Melissa Bean
https://www.melissabeanforcongress.com
Illinois 9th Congressional District
Illinois 9th Congressional District
Daniel Biss
https://www.danielbiss.com
STATEWIDE DEMOCRATIC OFFICES
STATEWIDE DEMOCRATIC OFFICES
Governor / Lieutenant Governor
JB Pritzker / Christian Mitchell
https://jbpritzker.com
Attorney General
Kwame Raoul
https://www.kwameraoul.com
Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias
https://www.alexiforus.com
State Comptroller
Margaret Croke
https://www.crokeforillinois.com
State Treasurer
Michael Frerichs
https://www.mikeforillinois.com
HOW TO CHECK YOUR PERSONAL BALLOT
HOW TO CHECK YOUR PERSONAL BALLOT
Ballots vary by address and precinct. Voters should always confirm their full ballot using the official state and county sites. Additional resources are listed below:
VOTE411 – League of Women Voters
https://www.vote411.orgIllinois State Board of Elections
https://www.elections.il.govYour County Clerk or Election Authority Website
(Cook, Lake, McHenry, or Kane County)Ballotpedia
https://ballotpedia.orgCandidate and Party donations and spending:
https://illinoissunshine.org/
JUDICIAL CANDIDATE RESEARCH RESOURCES
JUDICIAL CANDIDATE RESEARCH RESOURCES
Ballots vary by address and precinct. Voters should always confirm their full ballot using the official state and county sites. Additional resources for Judicial candidates are listed below:
ILLINOIS STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
https://www.isba.org/judicial-elections/countiesInjustice Watch: Nonprofit newsroom investigating the Cook County court system
https://www.injusticewatch.org/
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