2026 Gubernatorial Election

Illinois 2026 Gubernatorial Election

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Illinois Governor Candidates 2026

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Darren Bailey, Aaron DeMar
Rural Southern Illinois
Website: www.Baileyforillinois.com

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Ted Dabrowski
​Wilmette, Illinois
Website: TedforIllinois.com

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Rick Heidner
Barrington, Illinois
​Website:  www.rickforillinois.com

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James Mendrick
P.O. Box 5146 
​Woodridge, Illinois
Website: Mendrick4governor2026.com

Attorney General


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James Mendrick
P.O. Box 5146 
​Woodridge, Illinois
Website: Mendrick4governor2026.com

Illinois State Treasurer

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Max Soloman


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Secretary of State

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Walter Adamczyk
Chicago, Illinois 
​Website:  Walter2026.com
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Diane Harris
​Joliet, Illinois
Website: Harrisforsos.com

Illinois Comptroller

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Bryan Drew
Benton, Illinois
​Website:  DrewforIllinois.com

For more Voter information please visit Be Informed web page or  Voter information under Resources section. 
State and Congress candidates

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