Chicago, IL, November 3, 2026 — The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago are gearing up for the 2026 midterm elections, a pivotal electoral event that will include significant races at both the state and local levels. Notably, current Governor JB Pritzker is expected to seek a third term, positioning him for a continued gubernatorial tenure.

A landmark change for Chicago voters will be the election of all 21 members of the Chicago Board of Education. This marks the first time that the entire board will be directly elected by the public, a shift from previous appointment structures. This development introduces a new dynamic to the governance of the city’s public school system.

Beyond the gubernatorial race and the Chicago Board of Education elections, the 2026 ballot will feature a comprehensive slate of contests. These include races for the U.S. Senate, various U.S. House districts within Illinois, and numerous Illinois statewide offices. Additionally, voters will decide on outcomes for Cook County positions, which oversee a wide range of administrative and judicial functions for the county’s population.

The upcoming elections will also present voters with several non-binding city ballot questions. These questions are designed to gauge public opinion on specific issues, offering a non-binding advisory role for city officials on various policy matters. The specifics of these ballot questions were not detailed in the provided information.

The 2026 election cycle is anticipated to be a significant one for Illinois, with gubernatorial ambitions, fundamental changes in local governance for Chicago’s education system, and multiple federal, state, and county races on the horizon. Further details regarding candidate filings and specific ballot question wording are expected to emerge as the election cycle progresses.


Story summarized from the original created by Kade Heather on blockclubchicago.org, see more information here.

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