Illinois Voters to Decide Statewide and Local Races

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, for a general election featuring races for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, the Illinois General Assembly and local offices. Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker is seeking a third term against Republican Darren Bailey and independent Collin Corbett. The U.S. Senate race to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin includes Democrat Juliana Stratton, Republican Don Tracy and American Center Party candidate Whitfield Harrington Jr. All 17 U.S. House seats and all 118 Illinois House seats are up for election, along with 39 of the state Senate’s 59 seats. Ogle and Lee county voters will decide the 16th Congressional District race between Republican incumbent Darin LaHood and Democrat Paul Nolley. The 45th State Senate District race features Democrat Joe Berning and Republican Andrew Chesney, while the 74th House District race pits Democrat Nolan Kemp against Republican Bradley Fritts. Republican Tony McCombie is unopposed in the 89th House District. In DeKalb County, Democrat Caroline McCree faces Republican Jed Davis in the 75th House District, while incumbent Democrat Amy “Murri” Briel faces Republican Liz Bishop in the 76th House District. Voters will also decide county board races and other local contests based on where they live. Voters can check their sample ballots and election information through the Illinois State Board of Elections or their county clerk’s office.

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