Election race

Governor of Illinois (General)

Name: Governor of Illinois (General) — Illinois statewide general election
Start: 2026-11-03
Location: Illinois

10 candidates on the ballot

Ballotpedia Updated Oct 7, 2026, 5:01 AM ET

Candidates & results

Democratic

JB Pritzker

Incumbent

Republican

Darren Bailey

Results after polls close on November 3, 2026

Also on the ballot

IndependentCollin Corbett
IndependentRichard Mayers
- Write-in
IndependentMisty Metroz
- Write-in
GreenGriselda Romero
- Write-in
IndependentElizabeth Sebesta
- Write-in
IndependentPatricia L. Tillman
- Write-in
IndependentRafael Varela
- Write-in
American Solidarity PartyMike Vick
- Write-in

Election: Illinois statewide general election
Jurisdiction: Illinois
On the same ballot: All 187 Illinois races

Sources & update times

Ballotpedia

Source updated Oct 7, 2026, 5:01 AM ET

Public statements

Public statement by JB Pritzker

@GovPritzker · Oct 6, 2026, 10:23 PM ET

The MetroLink extension to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport is a ride to a better job, a new opportunity, or a plane for a business trip or vacation. https://t.co/kE9eheIjie

Open on X Public statement posted on X by Governor JB Pritzker (@GovPritzker)

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