Election Day Illinois: Voters to head to polls across Chicago area

Live election news: Illinois voters decide key races

Millions of Americans are heading to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3 for a midterm election that will determine the balance of power in Congress for the remaining two years of President Donald Trump’s term.    In Illinois, polls opened at 6 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m. If voters are waiting in line when polls close, they can still vote.    Illinois has recorded substantially more early voting than it had at the same point in the 2022 midterm…

Election Day Live Updates: Chicago Area Votes as Control of Congress in Play

WTTW News reporters are spread out across Chicago covering the 2026 election. Check back throughout the day for continuous updates on local, state and national races.

Polls open across Illinois for 2026 midterm general election

Polls are open until 7 p.m. Tuesday for the midterm general election.

Election Day Illinois: Voters to head to polls across Chicago area

It's midterm Election Day, with voters making crucial decisions in Illinois and nationwide.

Hourslong early voting lines reported in Chicago ahead of Election Day

A number of voters discovered early voting wasn't so quick, with hourslong waits reported at some locations.

Chicago voters line up before early voting ends for the 2026 Illinois midterm election; Election Day is Tuesday

Last early voters set to line up as Illinois candidates vie for votes