Our Chicago: Republican Candidates for Illinois Governor James Mendrick, Darren Bailey

More early voting sites open Monday in Chicago, suburbs

The 50 ward early voting sites in Chicago open as will 55 sites in suburban Cook County. Additional early voting sites also open in the collar counties.

Our Chicago: Republican candidates for Illinois governor James Mendrick, Darren Bailey

Before the Illinois primary election 2026, ABC7 spoke with former state Sen. Darren Bailey and DupPage County Sheriff James Mendrick.

Illinois primary election early voting set to expand this week

Early voting in the 2026 Illinois primary election is already underway, but it will become much more available in coming days. The March 17 primary looms just over two weeks away, with numerous Congressional seats, a U.S. Senate seat and the governorship of Illinois all on the ballot. Here is everything you need to know about early voting in your area, and where to find more information on polling places. Chicago Early voting remains ongoing at …