Nov 3, 2026
Illinois - Governor
Gov. JB Pritzker is seeking a third term, with former state Rep. Christian Mitchell as his running mate. The race is a rematch of 2022.
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JB Pritzker
Democrat
First elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 with 54.9% of the vote. Won the primary unopposed.
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Darren Bailey
Republican
Former state senator and the 2022 Republican nominee. Beat Ted Dabrowski, Sheriff James Mendrick and Rick Heidner for the nomination.
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Who's ahead?
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Ratings: Cook Political Report (Sept 10), Sabato’s Crystal Ball (Sept 3), Decision Desk HQ (Sept 12). Source →
No independent public poll of the general election has been released yet.
Sources: Wikipedia · September 2026
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