2026 midterm elections: 3 key local races to watch as candidates make final push for votes

Illinois Midterm Election 2026: Pritzker Seeks 3rd Term, Voters To Choose Fully Elected School Board

Voters will also decide congressional and statewide races, choose Cook County officials and weigh in on ballot questions ranging from gunshot detection technology to a proposed millionaires’ tax.

Chicago is voting for its first fully elected school board. What you need to know about all 21 races

When Chicagoans head to the polls Tuesday, they’ll be making history as they elect all 21 members of the city’s school board for the first time.The showdown for the school board is the marquee race on the ballot, with Gov. JB Pritzker expected to win a third term and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton favored to secure retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat.Many are closely watching the citywide race for school board president — a powerful position that s…

Illinois midterm elections: What to know about the key races — and where to vote

Illinois voters will decide who will replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and whether Gov. JB Pritzker wins a third term. Chicagoans will elect 20 members to the city's first fully elected school board and a citywide school board president.

2026 midterm elections: 3 key local races to watch as candidates make final push for votes

The Illinois governor's race, Illinois Senate race, and the Chicago School Board are key races to watch locally for the 2026 midterm election.

Illinois Midterm Elections 2026: When Will Illinois Vote and When Are Results Expected? Check Election Schedule, Full List of Candidates and Key Contests for Governor, US Senate and Congress

Illinois voters are taking part in the November 3, 2026, US midterm elections, with key contests for governor, the US Senate, Congress and state legislative seats. Here's a look at the major candidates, polling hours, the Chicago school board race and what the results could mean.