Michelle Jett is set to be the next Champaign County executive
Michelle Jett is currently the director of administration for Champaign County. She held 60% of the vote, according to unofficial results on Tuesday night.
-
-
Rep. Darin LaHood wants the war in Iran to wind down, doesn’t think ICE in airports is ‘the right approach’
The Peoria-area Republican representing parts of Bloomington-Normal won’t commit to green lighting a request for an additional $200 billion from Congress to fund the ongoing conflict.
-
Illinois Primary Election 2026: Champaign County results and updates
Michelle Jett has won the race for Champaign County executive with more than 60% of the vote. A narrow majority of voters also appear to have rejected a measure to expand the Mahomet Public Library.
-
After Illinois’ primary election, here is who will be on the ballot in November
Illinois’ November midterm election is taking shape as results are coming in for statewide, congressional and local primaries.
-
Margaret Croke wins Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller
Four Democrats fought to replace outgoing Comptroller Susana Mendoza.
-
Super PAC scorecard — how outside spending groups fared in efforts to influence Illinois primary voters
An unprecedented influx of special interest money into primary races led to mixed results for big industries on election night.
-
Budzinski, Wilson to face off in general election for Illinois’ 13th congressional district
Democratic Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski beat political newcomer Dylan Blaha, and Republican Champaign County Board Member beat Joshua Loyd, who previously ran against Budzinski two years ago.
-
Illinois governor’s race will be a rematch in 2026
Republican voters in Illinois have once again chosen former state Sen. Darren Bailey as their candidate for governor, giving him a second chance to unseat incumbent Democrat JB Pritzker in November.
-
Croke leads Democratic comptroller race as downstate voters dominate GOP primaries
State Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, held a 24,000-vote lead with 83 percent of votes reporting as of 10 p.m. — a roughly 2.4% advantage over state Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago.
-
Illinois Lt. Gov Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for US Senate
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, edging out two sitting members of the U.S. House to advance to a November general election against Republican nominee Don Tracy, former state party chair. The retirement of U.S. Sen Dick Durbin, the Senate’s longtime No. 2 Democrat, triggered a competitive…
-
Illinois U.S. Reps. Bost, Budzinski and Miller win their primaries
All three Metro East members of Congress won their party’s primary contest on Tuesday and will advance to the general election.
-
Illinois Primary Election Results 2026
The latest results from the Associated Press for Illinois primary elections including races for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House.
-
IPM News Voter Guide: Who is on the ballot for Illinois’ March 17 primary?
From Champaign County Executive to U.S. Senate and congressional races, several local and statewide competitions are on the March 17 ballot for voters in Central Illinois.
-
Four Democrats battle in March primary to succeed Susana Mendoza as Illinois comptroller
State Reps. Margaret Croke and Stephanie Kifowit, state Sen. Karina Villa, and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim are all looking to replace outgoing Comptroller Susana Mendoza
-
Here’s where Illinois Republicans running for U.S. Senate stand on three key issues
Where do Republican candidates running for the U.S. Senate stand on three major issues in this race: ICE, America in the world, and Elections and Democracy?
