These are the general-election candidates on Illinois's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Illinois 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
Governor of Illinois
J.B. Pritzker DemocraticIncumbent
Darren Bailey Republican
Collin Corbett Independent
U.S. Senate
Juliana Stratton Democratic
Don Tracy Republican
Whitfield Harrington Jr. American Center (IL)
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias DemocraticIncumbent
Diane Harris Republican
Attorney General
Kwame Raoul DemocraticIncumbent
Bob Fioretti Republican
Treasurer
Mike Frerichs DemocraticIncumbent
Max Solomon Republican
Comptroller
Margaret Croke Democratic
Bryan Drew Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 1
Jonathan Jackson DemocraticIncumbent
Christian Maxwell Republican
U.S. House, District 2
Donna Miller Democratic
Mike Noack Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 3
Delia Ramirez DemocraticIncumbent
Angel Oakley Republican
U.S. House, District 4
Patty GarcÃa Democratic
Lupe Castillo Republican
Chris Getty Independent
Ed Hershey Working Class
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 5
Mike Quigley DemocraticIncumbent
Tommy Hanson Republican
U.S. House, District 6
Sean Casten DemocraticIncumbent
Niki Conforti Republican
U.S. House, District 7
La Ford Democratic
Chad Koppie Sr. Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 8
Melissa Bean Democratic
Jennifer Davis Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 9
Daniel Biss Democratic
John Elleson Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 10
Brad Schneider DemocraticIncumbent
Carl Lambrecht Republican
U.S. House, District 11
Bill Foster DemocraticIncumbent
Jeff Walter Republican
U.S. House, District 12
Mike Bost RepublicanIncumbent
Julie Fortier Democratic
U.S. House, District 13
Nikki Budzinski DemocraticIncumbent
Jeff Wilson Republican
U.S. House, District 14
Lauren Underwood DemocraticIncumbent
Jim Marter Republican
U.S. House, District 15
Mary Miller RepublicanIncumbent
Jennifer Todd Democratic
U.S. House, District 16
Darin LaHood RepublicanIncumbent
Paul Nolley Democratic
U.S. House, District 17
Eric Sorensen DemocraticIncumbent
Dillan Vancil Republican
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Also on the Illinois ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Illinois voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in Illinois
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in Illinois are open 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in Illinois in 2026?
Governor: J.B. Pritzker (Democratic), Darren Bailey (Republican), Collin Corbett (Independent). U.S. Senate: Juliana Stratton (Democratic), Don Tracy (Republican), Whitfield Harrington Jr. (American Center (IL)). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in Illinois on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in Illinois are open 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
When is the Illinois election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: Illinois 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.