There is an election on Nov. 4 in some states, but Illinois is not one of them. Officials across the state are even reminding residents there is no election on Tuesday.

While several states are holding some big elections Tuesday, Illinois isn't one of them. But there are some major races coming soon.

Illinois’ next General Primary election is scheduled to be held on March 17th, 2026. The election will feature an election for Illinois Governor, with several candidates declared to take on current Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker, who is seeking a third term.

While some states will be headed to the polls for general elections in 2025, Illinois voters will have the fall to regroup before the new election season begins.

Election integrity advocates are calling for sweeping reforms after a new international report ranks Illinois near the bottom for election security. Illinois has been ranked among the lowest in the nation for election security,

The 2026 election will mark a seismic shift in the Illinois congressional delegation. Five U.S. House seats are open as two incumbents seek higher office, while three retired. “When you have a host of candidates going for one position,

Key Point: Illinois does not participate in the November 2023 elections. Reminder: Use this time to ensure you are registered to vote for the upcoming Primary Election in March 2026. While there may not be an election this November, Illinoisans should prepare for significant electoral events in the near future.

Eric Sorensen, a Democrat from Moline, will face one primary challenger and likely one Republican in the general election next year.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Democratic U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García, who represents Illinois' 4th Congressional District, will not seek reelection, sources told ABC7. The 69-year-old congressman's chief of staff, Patty Garcia, filed petitions with the Illinois State Board of Elections to run for his seat on Monday, which is the filing deadline.

Despite being smaller in scale, local governments collectively spend about $2 trillion nationwide, which is roughly equivalent to the federal discretionary budget.