Day: November 4, 2026

Pritzker wins 3rd term as presidential speculation builds

By Brenden Moore, Ben Szalinski, & Peyton CookCapitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com   Democratic governor JB Pritzker was elected to a rare third term as Illinois governor Tuesday, vanquishing Republican Darren Bailey in a race that was once again called immediately when polls closed as Democrats rode a historic wave of momentum in

Stratton coasts to victory to become Illinois’ newest U.S. senator

By Maggie Dougherty & Bernarda MalevskaCapitol News Illinoismdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton will become Illinois’ next U.S. senator after defeating former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy in a blue wave that swept Democrats into power across the nation. The Associated Press called the race as soon as the