Elections – Page 17 –

The Cook County Board of Commissioners meets in the County Board room on Oct. 5, 2023. (Trent Sprague/baiduhai)

Appointed Democrat Kisha McCaskill faces Republican Richard Nolan in Cook County Board 5th District

By Evy Lewis

October 9, 2026 at 12:04 p.m.

Democrat Kisha McCaskill, appointed last year in Cook County's 5th Dist, faces Republican Richard Nolan...

The Will County sheriff's office (Daily Southtown file photo)

Will County sheriff candidates discuss Flock cameras, SAFE-T Act

By Michelle Mullins

October 9, 2026 at 11:19 a.m.

Republican James “Jim” Reilly faces Democrat Patrick Jones for Will County sheriff, and both candidates...

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...

Lake County Board of Elections and Registration Director Michelle Fajman, center, and assistant director Jessica Messler, left, search for the voter-verified paper audit trail that contains the ballot selected to be audited. Messler said she is stepping down because her husband is on the November ballot. (Alexandra Kukulka/Post-Tribune)

Lake County’s assistant elections director steps down because husband is on ballot

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 22, 2026 at 2:58 p.m.

Lake County Board of Elections and Registration Assistant Director Jessica Messler resigned from her position...

Mayra Macías, an independent candidate for the 4th Congressional District seat, speaks at a Board of Elections hearing in Chicago on July 21, 2026, where Macías and Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez were ordered off the ballot. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Two trying to challenge US Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García’s handpicked successor ordered off the ballot

By Olivia Olander

July 21, 2026 at 4:13 p.m.

Two independent candidates for the 4th Congressional District should not appear on the General Election...

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, May 28, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois AFL-CIO makes endorsements after putting Democrats on pause

By Rick Pearson

July 20, 2026 at 6:18 p.m.

A month ago, organized labor sent a message to Democrats, citing frustrations with a lack...

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell not registered to vote in Minnesota

By The New York Times News Service Syndicate

July 19, 2026 at 8:14 p.m.

Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow and a leader of the election denial movement who...

Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., questions Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s intelligence agencies, as he appears for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on President Trump

By Bill Barrow

July 18, 2026 at 10:28 a.m.

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff has attracted national attention and praise from across the political left...

People vote in the Democratic primaries at Blair-Caldwell Library in Denver.

Why American elections are so complicated — and secure

By Ali Swenson

July 17, 2026 at 7:37 p.m.

One of the strongest security features of American election is that they are not conducted...

Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey speaks during the public comment portion of a Chicago City Council meeting on May 20, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Republican Darren Bailey treads water in governor’s race as GOP candidates struggle to raise campaign cash

By Dan Petrella

July 16, 2026 at 8:37 p.m.

GOP candidates across Illinois struggle to raise campaign cash as U.S Senate Republican nominee Don...

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, 25th, speaks July 13, 2026, outside a City Council Finance Committee meeting at Chicago City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois elections officer recommends Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez’s name not be on 4th District ballot

By Jake Sheridan

July 16, 2026 at 6:35 p.m.

A hearing officer is recommending the Illinois State Board of Elections block independent candidate Ald....

Victor Henderson stands first in line at the Chicago Board of Elections, May 18, 2026, to submit nominating petitions for Chicago’s fully elected school board. He's a candidate for board president. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Chicago school board race tops $1.9 million in fundraising

By Kate Armanini

July 16, 2026 at 5:22 p.m.

Candidates in Chicago’s historic school board races have collectively raised nearly $2 million, already outpacing...

Mayor Brandon Johnson arrives, July 15, 2026, for a City Council meeting at Chicago City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson bats away low fundraising: ‘My confidence will always remain strong’

By Alice Yin

July 16, 2026 at 7:05 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson ended the second quarter with just $631,309 in his political fund after...