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Governor of Illinois

Illinois · Next election 2026State
About This Office

Governor of Illinois — the state's chief executive, responsible for signing legislation into law, directing the executive branch, and serving as commander-in-chief of the state National Guard.

Term Length
4 years
Current Officeholders
J. B. Pritzker
J. B. PritzkerD
Governor · Illinois
The 2026 Race

7 candidates filed for the 2026 Governor election in Illinois. General election on Nov 3, 2026.

Primary
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General
Nov 3, 2026
Total Raised
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Candidates
7 filed
Incumbent
JB PritzkerD
Cash on Hand
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Election History
YearWinnerResultRunner-UpTotal Votes
2026Jb Pritzker D60.4%Darren Bailey R 36.2%4,149,433
2022J. B. Pritzker - Juliana Stratton D54.9%Darren Bailey - Stephanie Trussell R 42.4%4,104,555
2018J. B. Pritzker D27.3%J.B. Pritzker / Juliana Stratton D 27.3%9,072,180
2014Bruce Rauner / Evelyn Sanguinetti R50.3%Patrick Quinn / Paul Vallas D 46.4%3,626,504
2010Patrick Quinn D46.8%Bill Brady R 45.9%3,729,746
2006Rod Blagojevich D50.1%Judy Baar Topinka R 39.5%3,467,382
2002Rod Blagojevich D53.1%Jim Ryan R 45.8%3,480,103
1998George H. Ryan R52.7%Glenn Poshard D 45.4%3,251,954
1994Jim Edgar R65.0%Dawn Clark Netsch D 35.0%3,054,168
State
Population
12,694,798
Median HH Income
$83K
Unemployment
5.8%
Bachelor's+
37.8%
Veterans
4.8%
Median Age
39.0
Mean HH Income
$116K
Poverty Rate
11.8%
HS or Higher
90.5%
Median Home Value
$263K
Median Rent
$1,274/mo
Owner-Occupied
67.1%
Under 18 / 65+
21.8% / 17.0%