James Lanham These districts were guaranteed to be won by newcomers and accounted for 12% of the general assembly. This was also the first Illinois Senate election where both major party candidates were female. For more information about Ballotpedia's competitiveness analysis of state legislative elections, please click here. For the first time in almost a quarter century, Illinois will have a new secretary of state because Jesse White is retiring. Gov. Mail in ballot applications for the 2022 general election can be requested starting August 10, 2022. Hes also head of the county GOP. Where they stand: Given the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision in June, abortion has emerged as a major issue in the race. Bailey has focused on crime and violence in Chicago. Salvi flipped 7 counties--Calhoun, McDonough, Knox, Gallatin, Pulaski, Alexander, and Madison--that had voted for Duckworth in 2016. Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, who oversees elections, faces Republican Tony Peraica. if(typeof VoterInfobyState_Toggle==='undefined'){VoterInfobyState_Toggle=true;$(window).on('resize',resizeChevron);$("div.vis_widget_title").click(function(){chevron=$(this).find('i.fa-pull-right');if($(this).next('div.vis_widget_table').is(":hidden")){if(chevron.hasClass('fa-chevron-down')){chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-down');chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up');}}else{if(chevron.hasClass('fa-chevron-up')){chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up');chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down');}} In the 2022 primary election, 49% of Chicago voters cast their ballots before election day. 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. In Illinois, senators are divided into three groups, with each group having a two-year term at a different part of the decade between censuses, with the remainder of the decade taken up by two four-year terms. We have done it before and we will do it again. Appellate Court Justice Mary Kay O'Brien, a Democrat, is challenging him. Dart faces Republican Lupe Aguirre and Libertarian Brad Sandefur. A former Trump administration appointee who served under U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, Laufs priorities include enforcing law and order and securing the border and getting Critical Race Theory out of school curriculums. Both Burke and OBrien were guarded in their comments to WBEZ about how theyd rule on issues of abortion and gun control. Hes also been critical of Casten over the countrys high inflation rates. See Latest Results and Projections, With Several Big Races Yet to Be Called, See the Latest Illinois Election Results, J.B. Pritzker Wins Reelection in Illinois Governor's Race, NBC News Projects; Bailey Concedes, It's So Hard Not to Have Her Here': Rep. Casten Tears Up in Victory Speech, Tammy Duckworth Triumphs Over Kathy Salvi in Illinois Senate Race, AP Projects, Watch NBC Chicago's Live Illinois Election Coverage. What else do I need to know? The original statement of economic interests must be filed with the, The loyalty oath form is optional. There are 99 chambers throughout the country. Lori Lightfoot is out. Here's Where, Outgoing Illinois House GOP Leader Durkin on Midterm Losses: We Need to Move on From Donald Trump', How to Get Live Illinois Election Results as Votes Are Counted, Illinois Election Results: Who Won, and Which Races Still Haven't Been Called, Democrat Eric Sorensen Wins Open Seat For Illinois' 17th Congressional District, Ok Then': Pritzker Details What Was Said in His Election Night Call With Bailey, After Election, Attention Turns to SAFE-T Act. Indivisible Illinois What else do I need to know? Web Vallas took an early lead among the field of nine candidates with 34 of the vote according to unofficial preliminary results posted by the Chicago Board of. 2022 midterm election: Tammy Duckworth's war chest dwarfs rivals in US Senate campaign For the U.S. House of Representatives, two area races are unfolding. The phone bank will be from 6:00-8:00pm Central Time, with training for newer volunteers or anyone who needs a refresher at 5:30pm. Rebecca Harms, Frances Ann Hurley(i) widget_load_check_jquery();function widget_load_check_dom(){if(document.readyState==='complete'){if($('#vis_xs_indicator').is(':hidden')){$("div.vis_widget_title").each(function(index){chevron=$(this).find('i.fa-pull-right');chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up');chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down');});} Even those who intend to vote at the polls should consider requesting a mail-in ballot. Brian McCaslin Raoul said safety considerations, not money, should decide who stays behind bars, though he believes some pieces of the act can be tweaked.

When we reach out and help LGBTQ+ voters register and vote, they can shift the balance in their state to make sure every LGBTQ+ person can live openly and freely. Illinois Legislators Expected to Discuss Possible Changes to SAFE-T Act, With Nearly All Vote Totals Reported, Here's Where Amendment 1 Stands, All Eyes On a Strong' System That Could Hit Chicago Area Friday, But Much Uncertainty Remains, Who Did Your Ward Vote For? Why is this important? This put more districts up for election in 2022 compared to previous election cycles, which increased the possibility of primaries. Option 2: Early voting If you encounter any problems while voting and need assistance Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)! Seventeen years of Democratic trifectasTwo years of Republican trifectas The general election was on November 8, 2022. Indivisible Metro East sent some members to the March, Illinois showed up and showed out! Jed Davis, Kathleen Willis(i) The 51 contested primaries in 2022 included 25 Democratic primaries and 26 for Republicans. The VBM Taskforce is proud to host a presentation by Courts Matter IL to give us a deep dive into our judiciary system. Their filing period begins 141 days before the general election and ends 134 days before the general election. Terry Wilke, Connie Cain 2022 Midterm Elections Associated Press Pritzker and Bailey showdown heating up as Election Day looms Former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party Pat Why is this important? Confirm your voter registration or register to vote at the Illinois State Board of Elections website. Each year, an estimated 30+ million Americans move. I was honored to work with Illinois Poor Peoples Campaign and some fantastic organizers and activists in Illinois and the surrounding states. Frerichs told the Chicago Sun-Times his focus over the course of two terms has been returning unclaimed properties to Illinois residents, expanding retirement savings funds and overhauling the states Bright Start college savings program. The 2022 United States Senate election in Illinois was held on November 8, 2022, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Illinois. The stakes for this election are high, as control of the highest offices in Springfield are on the ballot. Libertarian Deirdre McCloskey is also on the ballot. A primary was scheduled for June 28, 2022. Fioretti who ran against Preckwinkle as a Democrat four years ago and is now running as a Republican blames Preckwinkle for rising crime in Cook County, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Play the WILL FM classical and news livestream, Play the Illinois Radio Reader livestream. Republican lawyer Kathy Salvi of Mundelein won the GOP nomination in a seven-way primary. Here's What the Measure Needs to Pass and Where Things Stand, Map: See How Your County, District Voted in the Illinois Midterm Election, Who Won the Race for Governor in Illinois? The overturning of Roe vs Wade despite the leak of the draft opinion was a stunning occurrence with the reverberations still being felt today. As a member of two targeted communities (Asian-American and LGBTQ+), she knows intimately the problems and fear of violence faced by minority communities. Michael Walters, Did not make the ballot: Under this proposed amendment, future legislatures or governors could not pass anything that would diminish the rights granted to workers including making Illinois a Right-to-Work state. Please join us at 11:55 AM CDT on Sat., June 25th for the noon start and learn how YOU can help! Castens family was hit with tragedy just weeks before the June primary, when his teenage daughter, Gwen, died. If no candidate does, the top two advance to a runoff election on April 4. Join us! The Key Dates to Know in the 2022 Illinois Election Season Statewide Offices Governor Illinois Gov. With much of Downstate safely Republican and Chicago safely Democratic, the key to the Pritzker and Bailey election is who wins the collar counties. In deep blue Illinois, could that be a strategy for higher office? A primary was scheduled for June 28, 2022. WILL On-Lineup-to-the-minute updates will appear onwill.illinois.eduandIllinoisNewsroom.orgwith Associated Press results in statewide races and congressional races throughout Illinois. The Illinois House of Representatives was one of 88 state legislative chambers holding elections in 2022. As mayor, Pekau has opposed Gov. Thats after a 26-year run where Republicans controlled the Executive Mansion between 1977 and 2003. She was recently active in organizing parents of Jones College Prep High School to fight against harassment and discrimination at the school. Abdelnasser Rashid, Curtis Tarver II(i) Scott Preston, Mark Luft(i) Jeff Deppe The IL GOP has not held majority control of the court. Independent and new party candidates file for the general election. Incumbents are marked with an (i) after their name. Casten has served in the House since 2016. Meet the candidates: Your guide to key races of the Illinois Midterm Elections, Featured Image Photo Credit: Getty Images, As Bears seek a deal for No. Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who was injured severely in combat in Iraq, is seeking a second term as the junior senator from Illinois. Tina Wallace, Did not make the ballot: Voters who need assistance should call ahead and arrange for curbside voting, etc. What else do I need to know? 12, 2022, Defeated state legislative incumbents, 2022, Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2022, Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Illinois, Chapter 10, Section 5, Article 7 of the Illinois Statutes, State legislature candidate requirements by state, When state legislators assume office after a general election, Partisan composition of state legislatures, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Illinois_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2022&oldid=9042140, Pages using DynamicPageList parser function, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections, Statewide office (e.g., governor and lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, comptroller, treasurer), 5,000 (no more than 10,000) primary voters belonging to the candidate's party, 1% of the number of voters who voted in the most recent general election or 25,000, whichever is less, 0.5% of primary voters in the district belonging to the candidate's party, 5% of the total number of district voters who voted in the last general election, 1,000 (no more than 3,000) district voters belonging to the candidate's party, 500 (no more than 1,500) district voters belonging to the candidate's party. Leni was born and raised in Chicago and attended Chicago public schools, as have her children. In the House Race for Illinois 17th Congressional District, Eric Sorensen faces Esther Joy King. The other side: Although few welcome higher property taxes, this proposal has met little opposition. In 2022, Duckworth was re-elected for a second term against former U.S. House of Representatives candidate Kathy Salvi, the Republican nominee. As votes continue to be counted in Illinois, several big races have yet to be called. The 2nd District comprises Kane, Lake and McHenry counties in the immediate Chicago area and DeKalb and Kendall counties farther west of the city. Becky Levin, Did not make the ballot: Subscribe to our newsletters to get updates about Illinois Public Media's role in giving voice Joseph Schreiner is the Libertarian candidate. Both candidates are in favor of affordable healthcare; other than that, they differ on most topics including abortion rights and education reform. This may happen for a variety of reasons ranging from redistricting to a change in residences. Meanwhile, the Cook County Forest Preserve District is pitching a property tax hike. Wisconsin is one of only a few swing states in the country where elections always come down to a handful of votes. A familiar face in Cook County politics, Peraica is a former county board commissioner who ran for county board president in 2006, but lost to Todd Stroger and encouraged supporters to storm the county building in protest. That means whoever is elected could play a key role in shaping the future of policing policies and practices in Chicago. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. https://bit.ly/3BUhYNQ. What else do I need to know? Democratic state Appellate Justice Mary Kay OBrien, of Essex, and Republican state Supreme Court Justice Michael J. Burke, whose town of residence is redacted in state campaign records. Illinois Gov. Aaron Smith. Receive your ballot in the mail then take your time to review it and research the candidates. I was honored to be one of 36 State Campaign Organizers hired around the Nation by The Repairers of the Breach. Illinois Party Control: 1992-2023 For Democrats, this was down from 28 in 2020, an 11% decrease. Kent Gray, Prescott Paulin Kevin Olickal, Did not make the ballot: The filing period for established party candidates begins 113 days before the primary election and ends 106 days before the primary election. We will not give up until ALL Americans have access to the ballot box. 2022 marks the middle of President Joe Biden's first term in office. Mike Kirkton J.B. Pritzker said his election night phone call with his opponent Darren Bailey was a short one. Michael Rabbitt, Denyse Wang Stoneback(i) So scroll down and inform yourself. 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