There is an election on Nov. 4 in some states, but Illinois is not one of them. Officials across the state are even reminding residents there is no election on Tuesday.

Illinois’ next General Primary election is scheduled to be held on March 17th, 2026. The election will feature an election for Illinois Governor, with several candidates declared to take on current Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker, who is seeking a third term.

While several states are holding some big elections Tuesday, Illinois isn't one of them. But there are some major races coming soon.

While some states will be headed to the polls for general elections in 2025, Illinois voters will have the fall to regroup before the new election season begins.

Several candidates who seek to be the next governor of Illinois have officially filed candidacy petitions with the Illinois State Board of Elections.

The reform, approved by the Illinois General Assembly and championed by Giannoulias and state Sen. Elgie Sims, raises the state’s minimum funding level from $7.50 to $17.50 per capita and broadens eligibility from 17 libraries serving 77,000 residents to 108 libraries serving more than 700,000 statewide.

Election integrity advocates are calling for sweeping reforms after a new international report ranks Illinois near the bottom for election security. Illinois has been ranked among the lowest in the nation for election security,

Key Point: Illinois does not participate in the November 2023 elections. Reminder: Use this time to ensure you are registered to vote for the upcoming Primary Election in March 2026. While there may not be an election this November, Illinoisans should prepare for significant electoral events in the near future.

The 2026 election will mark a seismic shift in the Illinois congressional delegation. Five U.S. House seats are open as two incumbents seek higher office, while three

Rep. Jesús "Chuy" Garcia reportedly won't seek re-election, leaving Democrats with multiple open congressional seats ahead of the March primary election.