Get Involved: Join our Vote By Mail Taskforce. If you received a mail-in ballot but prefer to vote in person, take the mail-in ballot with you to the polls so they can properly void it. ILVOTE actively engages with everyone from high school students to seniors to ensure that every eligible citizen registers and turns out to vote. In the Second District (which includes Lake, McHenry, DeKalb, Kane and Kendall counties), the The incumbent Duckworth is from Hoffman Estates and served in the U.S. House before being elected senator in 2016. Salvi flipped 7 counties--Calhoun, McDonough, Knox, Gallatin, Pulaski, Alexander, and Madison--that had voted for Duckworth in 2016. Toni Preckwinkle, incumbent Democratic Cook County Board President who doubles as the head of the influential Cook County Democratic Party, is running for a fourth term. Winning by a margin of 15.3%, 0.2% more than her 2016 margin. Brian McCaslin We highlighted some of the key races in Illinois and the key issues that matter most to candidates. J.B. Pritzker faces Darren Bailey, the Republican state senator from downstate. You can also check out a guide to the Cook County judges who are seeking election to the bench, put together by Injustice Watch. B. Pritzker and Juliana Stratton won reelection. J.B. Pritzker said his election night phone call with his opponent Darren Bailey was a short one. Aaron Smith. The 2022 U.S. midterm elections were held Tuesday, Nov. 8, across the country. David Sheppard, Tim Ozinga(i) Illinois Gov. Arin Thrower, Did not make the ballot: Early voting for the 2022 general election begins on September 29, 2022. J.B. Pritzker has earned a second term in office, defeating Republican challenger and Illinois State Sen. Darren Bailey, AP projects. Gov. Jed Davis, Kathleen Willis(i) font-size: 12px !important; Mail in ballots can be returned postage free to a secure designated Ballot Drop Box or your local election office. See statutes: Chapter 10, Section 5, Article 7 of the Illinois Statutes, In Illinois, a candidate may run with an established political party, with a new party, as an independent candidate, or as a write-in candidate. The SAFE-T act may not have been on the ballot during the 2022 Midterm Election, but it played a big role. } Dennis Tipsword Jr. Did not make the ballot: Expect long lines. Even those who intend to vote at the polls should consider requesting a mail-in ballot. In-person early voting is now open and runs through Nov. 7. A candidate can begin circulating petitions 90 days before the last day of the filing period. The following analysis covers all state legislative districts up for election in Illinois in 2022. This form also includes a statement affirming that the candidate is qualified for the office being sought. U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, D-Downers Grove, is seeking election to a third term in Congress representing Chicagos western suburbs. Following the release of census data in August, the legislature reconvened to develop and approve a revised map. 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. State of play: The court, which has seven justices serving 10-year terms, currently has a 4-3 Democratic majority. Receive your ballot in the mail then take your time to review it and research the candidates. } Abigail Nichols (disqualified appeared on ballot), Eileen Dordek Hes also head of the county GOP. Polls suggest this is not one of the more competitive races across the country this year. A primary is contested when more candidates file to run than nominations available meaning at least one candidate must lose. 2022 United States Senate election in Illinois. Check out the 2022 Illinois results for the Senate, House of Representatives and Governor. The mail-in ballot can be exchanged for an in-person ballot if all goes well, but it serves as a backup plan in case problems arise. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, is facing a challenge from Republican Catalina Lauf, a former Trump administration appointee from Woodstock, Ill. Why is this important? [13] Learn more here. Why is this important? Hes being challenged by State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, and Libertarian Preston Nelson from Benton. 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. 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. Giannoulias is a former state treasurer from Chicago who ran for a U.S. Senate seat in 2010, but narrowly lost to Republican Mark Kirk. 2022 Midterm Elections Associated Press Pritzker and Bailey showdown heating up as Election Day looms Former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party Pat Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Overseeing the states resurgent treasury through a possible recession, ramping down from the pandemic, addressing urban crime and presiding over newly energized debates on gun and abortion policy all figure to be on the next governors agenda. Here's What the Measure Needs to Pass and Where Things Stand, Map: See How Your County, District Voted in the Illinois Midterm Election, Who Won the Race for Governor in Illinois? GOP party leaders want to win this seat in part to help cushion the Republican Partys chances of flipping control of the U.S. House from Democrats. 300 N. Goodwin The 2022 United States Senate election in Illinois was held on November 8, 2022, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Illinois. No person elected to this seat was re-elected since Alan J. Dixon in 1986. Casten, meanwhile, has said if pro-life Republicans like Pekau win, then Republicans in Congress will vote to implement a nationwide ban on abortion and gun control efforts will stall. Signature requirements for petitions vary according to the candidate's political party affiliation and the office being sought. Workers' rights amendment: Another aims to make the right to collective bargaining permanent as part of the Illinois Constitution. Republicans need to gain just one seat to win a majority, with Pennsylvania, Georgia and Nevada at the center of the fight. The organization now has chapters from the Wisconsin border to the southern tip of the state, including Andersonvilles Indivisible IL9. We will not give up until ALL Americans have access to the ballot box. Because of the new boundaries, Casten handily won the Democratic primary against fellow U.S. Rep. Marie Newman. If you arent registered, theres no time like the present. The overturning of Roe vs Wade despite the leak of the draft opinion was a stunning occurrence with the reverberations still being felt today. This was the largest number of incumbents in contested primaries since 2014. White has endorsed Giannoulias; former Secretary of State (and governor) Jim Edgar has endorsed Brady. Wisconsin is one of only a few swing states in the country where elections always come down to a handful of votes. There have also been fake newspapers hitting potential voters mailboxes and viral images online amplifying misinformation. Mark Spognardi, Did not make the ballot: Robert Fortune, Did not make the ballot: The court doesnt garner the same attention as the governor or legislature in Illinois, but its the final arbiter in legal disputes that affect everyone from school funding to gun laws to redistricting to abortion rights. Illinois' midterm ballot features several big statewide races including governor, attorney general and U.S. Senate as well as important ballot measures. our live, continuous election coverage Tuesday night starting at 7 p.m. here. Click a link below to read survey responses from candidates in that district: Four incumbents lost in the Nov. 8 general election. Joe Alexander, Tony McCombie(i) The Key Dates to Know in the 2022 Illinois Election Season Statewide Offices Governor Illinois Gov. If your name/signature have changed since you registered to vote you will also need to update your registration. He faces a challenge from Republican Keith Pekau, who has been the mayor of Orland Park since 2017. Longtime Democrats Sheriff Tom Dart and Treasurer Maria Pappas, who has been in her post since 1998, are both seeking another term. Lori Lightfoot is out. 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). What else do I need to know? Article IV of the Illinois Constitution states: To be eligible to serve as a member of the General Assembly, a person must be a United States citizen, at least 21 years old, and for the two years preceding his election or appointment a resident of the district which he is to represent. This primary will help determine what initiatives move forward and what candidates end up on the ballot for the midterm election happening on November 8, 2022. With all 177 state legislative districts in Illinois in 2022, there were 354 possible primaries. Why is this important? Incumbent Democratic Gov. The Illinois State Legislature approved new state legislative maps in a special session on August 31, 2021. Steven Williams, Margaret Croke(i) Lake County Judge Elizabeth Liz Rochford, a Lake Forest Democrat, and former three-term Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran, a Democrat-turned-Republican from Libertyville. } Why is this important? Libertarian Scott Schluter from Marion is also on the ballot. WebDemocrats win Senate. He retired in 2004 and his seat was won by Democrat Barack Obama, who resigned in 2008 upon his election as the President of the United States. Alexi Giannoulias (D): Served as Illinois treasurer from 2007 to 2011. Kirk was then defeated himself in 2016 by then-U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth. Thats after a 26-year run where Republicans controlled the Executive Mansion between 1977 and 2003. I was honored to work with Illinois Poor Peoples Campaign and some fantastic organizers and activists in Illinois and the surrounding states. Photo above: left to right:Carlos Rodriguez (Illinois Poor Peoples Campaign), Daisy Carter (Sunrise Movement, KY), Michael Stinson (Illinois Poor Peoples Campaign) and Jessica Motsinger, Courts Matter toVoting Rights & Protection, A Program to increase Awareness andUnderstanding of the FundamentalRight to Vote and How it Relates to OurJudicial System. function widget_load_check_jquery(){if(window.jQuery){widget_load_check_dom()}else{VoterInfobyState_Timeout_jquery=setTimeout(widget_load_check_jquery,500);}} 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. Of the 155 incumbents who filed for re-election, 2515 Democrats and 10 Republicansfaced primary challengers. 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. We take a deepdive into the November 8, 2022 election results with a panel of political journalists and experts. Democrats. For more information about Ballotpedia's competitiveness analysis of state legislative elections, please click here. 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. Bailey has focused on crime and violence in Chicago. [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. With four purple districts, including Morrisons, Preckwinkle is working to flip the board entirely blue. Nabeela Syed, Did not make the ballot: Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place in 2022. Libertarian Bill Redpath also is on the ballot. Illinois Party Control: 1992-2023 Democratic state Appellate Justice Mary Kay OBrien, of Essex, and Republican state Supreme Court Justice Michael J. Burke, whose town of residence is redacted in state campaign records. DeVore has said he thinks it steps on the fundamental powers of the judicial branch. This was also the first Illinois Senate election where both major party candidates were female. And so, we are calling into Wisconsin to reach out to infrequent voters (who we believe lean Democratic) to help them request absentee ballots for the rest of the year. In 2020 turnout was nearly 90%, among registered queer voters, with 81% voting for Biden. What else do I need to know?
font-size: 16px !important; In this campaign, Mendoza points to her experience turning around a department that when she entered was weighed down with skyrocketing debt and mountains of unpaid bills, saying she has helped ensure Illinois financial state is under control. Teresi paints a darker picture, the Chicago Sun-Times reports, saying the state continues to struggle and she would launch a check of the departments finances if elected. Fourteen incumbents were not on the ballot in 2022. The attorney is running on. Illinois Gov. I know she will work tirelessly for the residents of the 48th ward because she loves this community. For more information, visit cnn.com/election. Like many Republicans this election cycle, Pekau has made crime one of his top campaign issues. When an incumbent files to run for re-election in the same chamber but a new district, it leaves his or her original seat open. Raoul said safety considerations, not money, should decide who stays behind bars, though he believes some pieces of the act can be tweaked. Please join us for this important work! It's not too late to register to vote in Illinois. And labor unions are making a push to enshrine collective bargaining rights in the state constitution but need voters to ratify the proposed amendment. Redistricting means that some of your elected officials may have changed since the 2020 election. Matthew Rauschert, Thurgood Brooks But some local b Just hours after Democrats won major victories across Illinois in Tuesdays midterm elections, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin announced he would not seek another term as minority leader. Frerichs told the Chicago Sun-Times his focus over the course of two terms has been returning unclaimed properties to Illinois residents, expanding retirement savings funds and overhauling the states Bright Start college savings program. Attorney general: Incumbent Kwame Raoul (D) vs. Thomas DeVore (R). Keith Brodhacker, Daniel Swanson(i) Keith Thornton, No candidates filed for the Democratic primary, Michael Zalewski(i) Marching from the Federal Triangle to Pennsylvania and Third Avenues where thousands gathered for the rally. We welcome you to join us to increase our understanding and harness that power to fight for our voting rights, reproductive freedom and gun violence prevention. James Lanham During her time in office, Duckworth pushed for more gun control laws and more green energy alternatives. 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. Indivisible Illinois, a progressive, grassroots organization with chapters around the state, is proud to endorse, Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth in her bid to represent the 48. 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