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Illinois 2026 elections

Track 18 races, 43 candidates, and every party-control implication of the 2026 general election in Illinois.

Election Day
Nov 3
2026
Races on ballot
18
federal only
Open seats
6
no incumbent
Contested
18
2+ candidates
Candidates filed
43
across all races
Parties
5
on the ballot

Current state government

State legislature

One party controls the executive and both chambers. The majority's bills typically face no veto risk.

Democratic Trifecta
Senate
D maj. · 40 19 R
not on the 2026 ballot
House
D maj. · 78 40 R
not on the 2026 ballot

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Notable races

Where this cycle gets interesting

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Democratic
Republican
Independent
Open seat
Split control
No race filed