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A supporter holds a sign for Democratic candidate for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa while she speaks during a rally, Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years

By Kevin Hardy

October 8, 2026 at 4:59 p.m.

As the political prospects for Republicans worsen ahead of November’s midterm elections, the GOP is...

The Chicago Public Schools Board of Education emblem is illuminated during a board meeting at CPS headquarters July 30, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

What to know before you vote in Chicago’s elected school board races

By Kate Armanini

October 8, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.

In November, Chicago voters will head to the polls to elect all 21 members of...

Chicago Elected School Board District Lookup

Voting in Chicago’s school board elections? Find your district with our lookup tool.

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

Want to vote in Chicago's school board elections? Find your district and the candidates campaigning...

Lyons Township High School District 204 Trustee Shawn Kennedy, right, and Western Springs village President Heidi Rudolph were among panelists advising potential election candidates during a Basics of Running For Office forum Aug. 6 at the La Grange Public Library. The forum was hosted by the League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

Potential candidates get a lesson in what it takes to run for office from those who have won elections

By Hank Beckman

August 14, 2026 at 3:01 p.m.

Elected officials shared their experiences running for public office at a League of Women Voters...

Victor Henderson, a trial attorney running for Chicago Public Schools board president, on Aug. 12, 2026, in the Loop. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Who will be the next Chicago school board president? Meet candidate Victor Henderson.

By Kate Armanini

August 14, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Victor Henderson, a civil litigation attorney is one of five candidates running for president of...

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to members of the media on June 16, 2026, at Chicago's City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago will make full $260 million advance pension payment this year, Mayor Johnson tells investors

By Jake Sheridan

August 13, 2026 at 6:59 p.m.

The mayor’s initial budget proposal last year recommended a smaller, $121 million, payment but aldermen...

Stephanie Mendoza, Evanston's city clerk, announced her candidacy to run for mayor Aug. 5. If elected, she will be the first Latina mayor of Evanston.
(Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Evanston City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza announces bid for mayoral seat

By Claire Murphy

August 12, 2026 at 10:05 a.m.

If elected, Mendoza will be the first Latina mayor of Evanston and the first city...

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, center, campaigns with Democratic candidate for Governor David Crowley, right, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)

Democratic socialist tries to beat the governor’s pick in a chaotic Wisconsin primary

By Scott Bauer

August 11, 2026 at 10:04 p.m.

A democratic socialist is in a tight race against the party establishment's chosen candidate, who...

Sean Reid of Rockingham, Vt., casts his ballot at the polling station in Rockingham during Vermont’s state and federal primary elections on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (Kristopher Radder/The Brattleboro Reformer via AP)

Judge again bars Trump administration from implementing order that sought to limit mail voting

By Michael Casey

August 11, 2026 at 6:42 p.m.

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to...

Angel Velez, center, vice president of the Chicago Board of Education, expresses concern about legislation in Springfield on May 13, 2026, in Chicago. Velez, representing District 9A on the South Side, and Cydney Wallace, representing District 8A on the South Side, were among the candidates removed from the school board ballot last month. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

After weeks of challenges, Chicago school board ballot is nearly set

By Kate Armanini

August 11, 2026 at 4:47 p.m.

The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners voted to kick off a final school board hopeful...

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong poses for a photo Friday, July 24, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Tuesday election takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats

By Nicholas Riccardi

August 12, 2026 at 6:27 a.m.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley managed a razor-thin victory over his democratic socialist challenger.

Gov. JB Pritzker, left, greets people at an Illinois Farm Bureau event in Shirley, Illinois, on Aug. 10, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois governor’s race: JB Pritzker, Darren Bailey spar over Trump tariffs, farm economy at ag forum

By Jeremy Gorner

August 11, 2026 at 9:02 a.m.

Republican nominee Darren Bailey accused Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker of hating President Donald Trump "more...

A person walks past a sign for a polling place on the first day of in-person absentee voting for Wisconsin’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)

Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries are next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment

By Scott Bauer

August 10, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final...