Illinois governor race: Democrat JB Pritzker elected to third term

Democrat JB Pritzker was elected to a third term as Illinois governor Tuesday, handily defeating Republican Darren Bailey, whose poorly funded rematch was unable to escape the forces behind his loss four years ago — his support for President Donald Trump and his conservative Christian views on socia...

Syed holds early lead in 26th Senate race

Voters backing District 214 tax hike, in first referendum in 55 years

Democrat Johnson leading in Kane County sheriff election

Democrat Coolidge leading in DuPage sheriff contest

Peterson pulling away from McLaughlin in 52nd House race

Bean claims victory in bid to return to Congress and succeed Krishnamoorthi in 8th District

Former Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss walks to the stage to speak with supporters at Jarvis Square Tavern in Chicago after he was projected to win the 9th District U.S. House seat Tuesday night. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

As expected, Biss to succeed Schakowsky in 9th Congressional District

Voters in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District haven’t sent a Republican to the Capitol since Harry Truman was president — and that decades-long streak of Democratic victories didn’t appear at risk as ballots were counted Tuesday.

US Senate race: Illinois voters choose Juliana Stratton as Dick Durbin’s successor, AP says

A decade-long rise that began with Juliana Stratton watching state politics unfold on television culminated Tuesday, when voters elected the Democratic lieutenant governo...

Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville, shown here talking with people earlier this year at an event in Aurora, won re-election Tuesday. (Rick West/Daily Herald)

Foster shakes off challenge by Elburn’s Walter to retain 11th Congressional seat

Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville won re-election Tuesday, The Associate Press declared.

Democrats leading in most Kane County Board races

Kane County voters on Tuesday decided contested races in 10 Kane County Board districts. Meanwhile, candidates in three other districts ran unopposed.

Croke leads for comptroller as Dems look to extend hold on statewide offices

Preliminary election results showed Democrats leading in four statewide offices Tuesday, including one open seat for comptroller.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle sits down during the full Cook County Board meeting on Oct. 22, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

In Cook County, Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Assessor nominee Pat Hynes lead in early results

Democrats running for countywide offices — including Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Assessor nominee Pat Hynes — could breathe easy Tuesday night as early results s...

Supporters of South Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews cheer during her election night watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Charleston, South Carolina. (Mic Smith/AP)

Democrats win in South Carolina and North Carolina as they aim to retake Senate

Democrat Annie Andrews has won an upset victory over Republican Darline Graham for a Senate seat in South Carolina, a sign that dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump has seeped into even some of the most conservative states.

Voters from multiple Lake County precincts cast their ballots at the Fremont Township Center in Mundelein on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (Paul Valade/Daily Herald)

Takeaways: Young voters, Hispanics shift away from the GOP and voters are deeply unhappy with Trump

President Donald Trump repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. They appear to be taking his advice — and that's not a good thing for the Republican president or his party.