Darren Bailey wins Illinois Governor GOP primary, AP projects
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Darren Bailey, the downstate farmer and former lawmaker, will get another chance to take on Gov. JB Pritzker as he will seek a third term in office this November.

Expert breaks down Chicago voter turnout in IL primary races
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Max Bever, the Director of Public Information for the Chicago Board of Elections, spoke with FOX Chicago about voter turnout in the Illinois primary election on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Illinois Primary Election Results 2026: Live Updates

Voters across the Chicago area are casting their ballots for offices at the local, state, and federal levels for Tuesday's primary election.

Illinois Governor Primary Election Results 2026: Live Updates

As Gov. JB Pritzker asks voters for a third term in office, multiple GOP candidates have lined up for the opportunity to challenge him.

Illinois U.S. Senate Primary Election Results 2026: Live Updates

Several Democrats are competing in the primary race for an open U.S. Senate seat in Illinois in hopes of replacing Dick Durbin.

Illinois Comptroller, Statewide Primary Election Results 2026

Besides the governor, voters in Illinois will elect multiple statewide officials who manage agencies vital to the everyday lives of residents.

Illinois U.S. House Primary Election Results 2026

The Illinois delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives will see several new faces after the 2026 midterm elections.

Illinois County Office Primary Election Results 2026

Voters in Cook County will be casting their ballots for several offices, including two countywide officials facing primary challenges.

Illinois State House Primary Election Results 2026

Every one of the 118 seats in the Illinois State House of Representatives is on the ballot in this year’s midterm elections.

Key Illinois primary races in focus as voters head to the polls
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Dr. Constance Mixon, political science professor at Elmhurst University, breaks down the high-stakes Illinois primary contests, including the open U.S. Senate seat and several competitive congressional and local races.