As such, the comptroller has been monitoring the states bill backlog of payments owed to its contractors, which has dwindled considerably in the past four years. What else do I need to know? As Illinois highest court, the states Supreme Court, with a long-held Democratic majority, could potentially rule on cases related to abortion access or any other major issues like civil rights, gun regulations, voting laws, criminal justice reforms and more. Duckworth favors reinstating the federal assault weapons ban, but Salvi opposes any new restrictions on gun ownership. Campbell Hall [2] It will be updated as information becomes available following the states candidate filing deadline. Wisconsin is one of only a few swing states in the country where elections always come down to a handful of votes. Winning by a margin of 15.3%, 0.2% more than her 2016 margin. In the election immediately following a census, all 59 Senate districts hold elections, starting a new 2-4-4 cycle. Ballotpedia asks all federal, state, and local candidates to complete a survey and share what motivates them on political and personal levels. Why is this important? We're not around right now. A yes vote indicates you support the measure. The votes are in and Amendment 1, also known as the Workers Rights Amendment, has passed in Illinois, but what does that mean and when will the change take effect? It's not too late to register to vote in Illinois. Of those counties, all but McHenry County voted for Pritzker in the 2018 governors race, with DuPage and Kane counties each voting Democratic for the first time in nearly a century of gubernatorial elections. .candidate:last-child { This may result in instances where multiple incumbents face each other in contested primaries or general elections if the incumbent in the new district also seeks re-election. Play the WILL FM classical and news livestream, Play the Illinois Radio Reader livestream.

 }, Did not make the ballot: Since 2017, Indivisibles across the nation have turned out to resist fascism and protect our democracy. The incumbent Duckworth is from Hoffman Estates and served in the U.S. House before being elected senator in 2016. 								Dennis Tipsword Jr. Did not make the ballot: Indivisible Illinois She is also a member of Common Defense,the largest grassroots membership organization of progressive veterans standing up for communities against the rising tide of racism, hate, and violence. Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth has secured a second term in office, defeating Republican challenger Kathy Salvi, the Associated Press has projected. For jurisdiction specific links and information click here. Bailey has focused on crime and violence in Chicago. Curran, whos never been a judge, called himself pro-life in an interview with WBEZ and circulated now-debunked claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election on Facebook. 					Safaa Zarzour, Did not make the ballot: Illinois' midterm ballot features several big statewide races  including governor, attorney general and U.S. Senate  as well as important ballot measures. 					Naema Abraham, Lindsey LaPointe(i)												 if(typeof VoterInfobyState_Toggle==='undefined'){VoterInfobyState_Toggle=true;$(window).on('resize',resizeChevron);$("div.vis_widget_title").click(function(){chevron=$(this).find('i.fa-pull-right');if($(this).next('div.vis_widget_table').is(":hidden")){if(chevron.hasClass('fa-chevron-down')){chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-down');chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up');}}else{if(chevron.hasClass('fa-chevron-up')){chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up');chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down');}} Marching from the Federal Triangle to Pennsylvania and Third Avenues where thousands gathered for the rally. The creation of the Federalist Society and massive amounts of investments are just part of the story. In the 2nd Supreme Court District, former Lake County Sheriff Michael Curran (R) and Lake County Circuit Court Judge Elizabeth Rochford (D) are vying for the seat vacated by Justice Tom Kilbride, who was not retained by voters in 2020. Why is this important?  widget_load_check_jquery();function widget_load_check_dom(){if(document.readyState==='complete'){if($('#vis_xs_indicator').is(':hidden')){$("div.vis_widget_title").each(function(index){chevron=$(this).find('i.fa-pull-right');chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up');chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down');});} A big believer in motivating people to vote, Leni founded ILVOTE, a non-partisan voter registration organization certified by the Illinois State Board of Elections. AP will also tabulate an additional 57  Grassroots areon the forefront of this fight to expand and engage everyday people to vote for their values. Voters elected one candidate to serve in the U.S. Senate . Now, with new boundaries due to the decennial process that occurs after each census, Casten is looking to hold onto his seat against Pekau. [1] Those incumbents were: This section contains data on state legislative primary election competitiveness in Illinois.  She could be aided by a remap that changed commissioners district boundaries, in an effort to strengthen the Democratic foothold of the few swing districts. Voters who need assistance should call ahead and arrange for curbside voting, etc. After declaring victory in a hotly-contested battle for Illinois 6th District, Rep. Sean Casten teared up in a speech to supporters, remembering his late daughter who suddenly died earlier this year. Joseph Schreiner is the Libertarian candidate. A former Trump administration appointee who served under U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, Laufs priorities include enforcing law and order and securing the border and getting Critical Race Theory out of school curriculums.  Incumbent Democratic Gov. Get Involved: Join our Vote By Mail Taskforce. What were the early voting start and end dates?  Voters eagerly woke up Wednesday morning wondering if the very first question on their ballot, an amendment to the states constitution known as Amendment 1, or the Workers Rights Amendment, had passed. The 2nd District is one of two open Illinois Supreme Court seats that could shape which party controls the states high court for years to come. J.B. Pritzker has earned a second term in office, defeating Republican challenger and Illinois State Sen. Darren Bailey, AP projects.  The Illinois State Bar Association rated Curran as not recommended and Rochford as highly recommended. Rochford is an associate judge in Lake County who said President Joe Biden is the legitimate winner of the 2020 election, but shied away from divulging much about her stance on abortion. Whether you have moved across the country or down the street, be sure to update your voter registration TODAY! And, 60% of people voting on this question, or a simple majority of people voting in the election, need to vote yes for it to be ratified. For U.S. Senate, Tammy Duckworth faces Kathy Salvi. What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline? The 51 contested primaries in 2022 included 25 Democratic primaries and 26 for Republicans. WBBM IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF CBS BROADCASTING INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Demmer says if elected, he would push to lower taxes. Jessica Motsinger is the founder and coordinator of Indivisible Metro East, Co-coordinator for the Indivisible Illinois Connecting for Action Statewide Newsletter and a Co-coordinator with Indivisible Rural Illinois. Join us! In his campaign against Frerichs, he has accused the incumbent of supporting a tax on retirement income based on comments Frerichs made in 2020. Illinois Party Control: 1992-2023  The 2022 U.S. midterm elections, held on Tuesday, November 8, will transform the House, Senate, governor and more in many states. Whos running? Longtime Democrats Sheriff Tom Dart and Treasurer Maria Pappas, who has been in her post since 1998, are both seeking another term. If Republicans gain control of the U.S. House in 2023, they vow to push legislation aimed at restricting access to abortion, execute rigorous oversight over the executive branch, hold hearings on the origins of the coronavirus pandemic and more. And labor unions are making a push to enshrine collective bargaining rights in the state constitution  but need voters to ratify the proposed amendment. Hes also head of the county GOP. 					Steven Williams, Margaret Croke(i)												 
 In Illinois, senators are divided into three groups, with each group having a two-year term at a different part of the decade between censuses, with the remainder of the decade taken up by two four-year terms. The district voted Underwood into office in 2018 after years of Republican representation by former Republican U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren.  The 2nd District comprises Kane, Lake and McHenry counties in the immediate Chicago area and DeKalb and Kendall counties farther west of the city. The other side: The Illinois Policy Institute argues that the ballot question should be about reforming pensions, not raising taxes. It's very rare to see political ads attacking two candidates together from separate races, but it's. (See Pritzkers answers to 19 key issue questions here; other campaigns did not respond.) His successor was Roland Burris, who was appointed by then-Gov. It also argues that giving unions permanent bargaining rights would result in higher property taxes to pay public workers. Mail-in ballots can arrive as late as March 14 and be counted so long as they are postmarked by election day. Kirk was then defeated himself in 2016 by then-U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth. 								Josef Carr, Justin Slaughter(i)												 J.B. Pritzker is running for a second term in office, and   Democrat Alexi Giannoulias, Republican Dan Brady and Libertarian Jon Stewart. Illinois Gov. Active registered voters can request a mail-in ballot until Nov. 3. 								Monet Wilson, Did not make the ballot: What else do I need to know? Of the 155 incumbents who filed for re-election, 2515 Democrats and 10 Republicansfaced primary challengers. WebView Illinois's Governor midterm election results and maps for the 2022 midterm elections. Thats after a 26-year run where Republicans controlled the Executive Mansion between 1977 and 2003. WILL-AM/FMFrom 7 to 11 pm we'll feature national coverage from NPR with Illinois results on our newscasts 15 minutes after the hour. 	.candidateListTablePartisan td { Whos running?                     willamfm@illinois.edu 								Michael Rabbitt, Denyse Wang Stoneback(i)												 A primary was scheduled for June 28, 2022. Overall, 314 major party candidates filed to run for Illinois' state legislative districts: 160 Democrats and 154 Republicans. The 2022 midterm elections are upon us. 								Terry Wilke, Connie Cain												 The two candidates differ greatly on all the big issues, as a WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times/WTTW forum emphasized.                             to local arts, education, new ideas, and community needs, sent straight to your inbox. Online voter registration ends Oct. 23. .thirdpartyname { A conservative-led PAC, which has also been funded by Uihlein, has focused on crime in an attempt to weaken Pritzkers candidacy. Cook County judges who are seeking election to the bench, labor rights arent subject to the whims of politicians, the attorney general is one of the most important positions, inconsistent comments regarding gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey, could shape which party controls the states high court, school funding to gun laws to redistricting to abortion rights, encouraged supporters to storm the county building in protest, Sean Morrison is the only incumbent Republican. Bruce Rauner clashed with Democratic legislators. 								August Deuser				(disqualified  appeared on ballot), Did not make the ballot: Bruce Rauner was at odds with labor unions and the Democrat-led legislature that supported them his entire time in office and made it clear he favored a Right-to-Work environment. Whos running?  To register to vote, receive information on voting by mail, find a polling location, or get updates on the primary and midterm election, you can go the Illinois State board of  Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) responds to the attack on Paul Pelosi, decisions around DACA, and more. Secretary of state: Retiring Democrat Jesse White has held this office since 1999. 					Keith Thornton, No candidates filed for the Democratic primary, Michael Zalewski(i)												 Grace Period Registration And Voting  Incumbents are marked with an (i) after their name. WebCHICAGO (WLS) -- Meet the candidates for the 2022 Illinois General Election, which will be held on Nov. 8, 2022. In the 2022 primary election, 49% of Chicago voters cast their ballots before election day.  Early voting is significantly less risky than Election Day voting, but you may still have to stand in line or come back another day. These maps were later subject to a federal lawsuit that was decided on December 30, 2021, with the court upholding the maps enacted on September 24, 2021. In Illinois, Gov. There have also been fake newspapers hitting potential voters mailboxes and viral images online amplifying misinformation. function resizeChevron(){if($('#vis_xs_indicator').is(':hidden')||typeof VoterInfobyState_Resized!='undefined'){VoterInfobyState_Resized=true;$("div.vis_widget_title").each(function(index){chevron=$(this).find('i.fa-pull-right');if($(this).next('.vis_widget_table').is(":hidden")){chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up');chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down');}else{chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-down');chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up');}});}}. Indivisible IL9 hosts Hoan Huynh discussing how we can build back better on the Northside of Chicago and statewide. She was recently active in organizing parents of Jones College Prep High School to fight against harassment and discrimination at the school. Signature requirements for petitions vary according to the candidate's political party affiliation and the office being sought. 								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 Currently less than 1% of the property tax revenue goes to the preserves. Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who was injured severely in combat in Iraq, is seeking a second term as the junior senator from Illinois. For the first time in almost a quarter century, Illinois will have a new secretary of state because Jesse White is retiring. 								Jennifer Korte, Kevin Dawson												 Pappas is up against Republican Peter Kopsaftis and Libertarian Michael Murphy. 								Hector Villafuerte, Did not make the ballot: Foster argues electing Democrats like him  who support abortion rights  is the best way to protect against the conservative U.S. Supreme Courts decisions. Pritzkers COVID-19 restrictions, which, as state attorney, Raoul had to defend. Am I Registered to Vote in Illinois? Subscribe to our newsletters to get updates about Illinois Public Media's role in giving voice 								Gregg Johnson, Li Arellano, Jr.												 								Mark Szula, Karla Bailey-Smith												 [4][3], Nomination papers include the following:[3], Any objections to nomination papers must be filed no later than five business days after the filing deadline. This was the largest number of incumbents in contested primaries since 2014. With Democrats supermajority control of the General Assembly, Gov. The SAFE-T act may not have been on the ballot during the 2022 Midterm Election, but it played a big role. CHICAGO (WLS) -- There's about a month left before the 2022 midterm elections on Nov. 8. Calculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined. 								Brad Fritts, David Welter(i)												 How do we start? For all these reasons, there is no doubt in our minds that the only choice for 48, ward alderperson is Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth., https://act.indivisible.org/event/local-actions/166503, Indivisible Illinois Endorses Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth for 48th Ward Alderperson, Watch Indivisible Rural Illinois Zoom Meeting on Winning Elections in Traditionally Rural Illinois, 2022 Low Wage Workers and Moral March on Washington DC  A Note From the Frontlines by Jessica Motsinger, The Vote-by-Mail Taskforce hosts the next Indivisible Illinois Community Collaborative presented by  Courts Matter Illinois   Wed. July 6, 2022 at 7:30pm  9pm CDT. Copyright  2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. A state government trifecta is a term that describes single-party government, when one political party holds the governor's office and has majorities in both chambers of the legislature in a state government. 					Bobby Joe Johnson Both candidates are in favor of affordable healthcare; other than that, they differ on most topics including abortion rights and education reform. Hear how theyve managed to run and win, and plan to do it again, despite the wide swaths of Red in Rural Illinois. Their filing period begins 141 days before the general election and ends 134 days before the general election. 								Dinora Ruiz, Mary Burress												 Why it matters:The 2022 election will determine whether the Democrats remain in control of the governor's mansion and the Illinois Supreme Court. WebCandidates Illinois Governor Darren Bailey republican JB Pritzker democrat Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton democrat Stephanie Trussell republican Secretary of State  Find Your Early Voting/Grace Period Registration/Election Day Vote Center Locations Where Do I Vote? 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You are allowed to bring your notes, a voter's guide or a sample ballot into the voting booth. Fioretti  who ran against Preckwinkle as a Democrat four years ago and is now running as a Republican  blames Preckwinkle for rising crime in Cook County, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.  NEW IN 2022  Permanent Vote By Mail Previously, DeVore filed lawsuits against Gov. Apply today! At the time, Frerichs had to clarify that he opposed a retirement income tax, and hes spent this campaign criticizing Demmers inconsistent comments regarding gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey. A familiar face in Cook County politics, Peraica is a former county board commissioner who ran for county board president in 2006, but lost to Todd Stroger  and encouraged supporters to storm the county building in protest. A: As of Jan. 1, 2023, there were 1.6 million registered voters in Chicago. This was also the first time a Democrat won this seat in a midterm election since 1986. She is now eager to pursue reform of the entire public school system. Of that total, 14.4%, or 51, were contested, slightly higher than in 2018 when 45 primaries accounted for 14.3% of that year's 314 possible primaries. The 2022 Midterm election is the first general election since district boundaries were redrawn after Illinois lost a congressional seat due to population loss. What's Next After Amendment 1 Passes in Illinois and When Will it Begin? Why is this important? If no candidate does, the top two advance to a runoff election on April 4. Republican primary candidates Casey Chlebek Matthew Dubiel Peggy Hubbard Bobby Piton Kathy Salvi Jimmy Lee Tillman II Anthony Williams Did not make the ballot: Timothy Arview Rob Cruz Lanette Hudson Maryann  If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required? The filing deadline was March 14, 2022. Driving the news: The race revolves around hot-button issues including COVID-19 mitigation, reproductive rights and Chicago crime. Leni is a long-time small-business owner in Andersonville. See Latest Results and Projections, With Several Big Races Yet to Be Called, See the Latest Illinois Election Results, J.B. Pritzker Wins Reelection in Illinois Governor's Race, NBC News Projects; Bailey Concedes, It's So Hard Not to Have Her Here': Rep. Casten Tears Up in Victory Speech, Tammy Duckworth Triumphs Over Kathy Salvi in Illinois Senate Race, AP Projects, Watch NBC Chicago's Live Illinois Election Coverage. Click the following links for election day information. Says Scott Cross, Indivisible Illinois co-founder and co-leader, Leni is an inspiring and amazing person to work with. Need help finding your county of residence? The biggest issue in this race is the upcoming implementation of the Pre-Trial Fairness Act, which will end cash bail in Illinois. Forest Preserve referendum: The measure proposes increasing property taxes .025% to protect, expand and maintain Cook County Forest Preserves. If your name/signature have changed since you registered to vote you will also need to update your registration. Democratic incumbent Susana Mendoza faces a challenge from Crystal Lake Republican Shannon Teresi, who is the auditor for McHenry County. Click a link below to read survey responses from candidates in that district: Four incumbents lost in the Nov. 8 general election. Workers' rights amendment: Another aims to make the right to collective bargaining permanent as part of the Illinois Constitution. Option 3: Go to the polls on Election Day After mixed midterm election results, Black women are demanding the Democratic Party step up political and financial support ahead of 2024 elections. The general election was on November 8, 2022. 	margin:0; } 								Jed Davis, Kathleen Willis(i)												 He faces a challenge from Republican Keith Pekau, who has been the mayor of Orland Park since 2017. A petition containing the signatures of qualified electors. WBEZs Tony Arnold, Alex Degman, Shannon Heffernan, Mawa Iqbal, Dave McKinney, Dan Mihalopoulos, Kristen Schorsch and Mariah Woelfel contributed to this report, as did Andy Grimm from the Chicago Sun-Times. Dixon sought re-election in 1992 for a third term in office, but lost in the Democratic primary to Carol Moseley Braun, when she was defeated for re-election in 1998 by her Republican challenger Peter Fitzgerald. [9], Write-in votes will not be counted unless the candidate files a declaration of intent no later than 61 days before the election in which he or she is running. Team Illinois Weekly Phonebank to Wisconsin, Win Our Future with Anat Shenker-Osorio June 22, 2022 at 5pm CT, Indivisible IL9 Roundtable with Illinois State Rep Candidate IL13, Democrat Hoan Huynh, Indivisible Illinois Phone Bank  Guest Speaker, Ezra Levin, IL01  Jonathan Jackson (D) v Eric Carlson (R), IL02  Robin Kelly (D  Incumbent) v Thomas Lynch (R), IL03  Delia Ramirez (D) v Justin Burau (R), IL04  Jesus Garcia (D  Incumbent) v James Falakos (R), IL05  Mike Quigley (D  Incumbent) v Tom Hanson (R) v Jerico Matias Cruz (Ind), IL06  Sean Casten (D  Incumbent) v Keith Pekau (R), IL08  Raja Krishnamoorthi (D  Incumbent) v Chris Dargis (R) v Mohammed Faheem (Ind), IL09  Jan Schakowsky (D  Incumbent) v Max Rice (R), IL10  Brad Schneider (D  Incumbent) v Joseph Severino (R), IL11  Bill Foster (D  Incumbent) v Catalina Lauf (R), IL12  Mike Bost (R  Incumbent) v Homer Markel (D), IL13  Nikki Budzinski (D) v Regan Deering (R), IL14  Lauren Underwood (D  Incumbent) v Scott Gryder (R) v Barry Wilson (Ind), IL15  Mary Miller (R  Incumbent) v Paul Lange (D), IL16  Darin LaHood (R  Incumbent) v Elizabeth Lisa Haderlein (D) v Bradley Horges Jr. (Ind), IL17  Eric Sorensen (D) v Esther Joy King (R). In the Second District (which includes Lake, McHenry, DeKalb, Kane and Kendall counties), the   The Illinois comptroller signs the checks on behalf of the state  whether its paychecks for employees or paying the states vendors. Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? What else do I need to know? 50. Democrats hold a narrow 4-3 majority on the court, and Republicans havent controlled the court since 1969. Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Chicago. Now that Election Day is over in Illinois, attention is turning to the new law set to take effect early next year, but what exactly it will look like by then remains unclear. JB Pritzker is pitted against Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey. Web June 28 2022 - ProclamationOfficial Summary Report. For more, listen to our live, continuous election coverage Tuesday night starting at 7 p.m. here. As long as you reside within the same city/county and properly report your change of address then the permanent mail in ballot should follow you if you move. Castens family was hit with tragedy just weeks before the June primary, when his teenage daughter, Gwen, died. Shes the kind of person who enjoys helping people and changing things for the better.                         Urbana, IL 61801, 217-333-7300 The table below shows the number and percentage of open seats in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2010 to 2022. Demmer has made a name for himself at the Illinois statehouse for being part of the House Republican leadership team. Was early voting available to all voters? 								Sharon Chung, James Fisher												 Illinois results will be updated during the last threeminutes of the hour.   Scott Gryder, a three-term Kendall County Commissioner who also serves as the boards chairman, is challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, who was first elected in 2018. In the House Race for Illinois 17th Congressional District, Eric Sorensen faces Esther Joy King. Hes also been critical of Casten over the countrys high inflation rates.  The secretary of state is the second largest statewide office, overseeing 4,000 employees and 21 different departments. The safest way to vote in Illinois is Vote By Mail. Why is this important? 								Arin Thrower, Did not make the ballot: The Illinois State Legislature approved new state legislative maps in a special session on August 31, 2021. Information below was calculated on June 14, 2022, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time. 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