Election Results Coverage
1470 & 100.3 WMBD NEWS has the latest election results for the March 17, 2026 general primary election.
*Note that results are unofficial until canvassed by the local clerks.
(I) = Incumbent
BOLD = Winner
Last updated: 11:30 P.M.
STATEWIDE RACES
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Governor
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Running Mate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Dabrowski – Wilmette | Carrie Mendoza – Glencoe | 151,473 | 28.6 |
| James Mendrick – Woodridge | Robert Renteria – North Aurora | 51,237 | 9.7 |
| Darren Bailey – Xenia | Aaron Del Mar – Palatine | 281,868 | 53.5 |
| Rick Heidner – Barrington Hills | Christina Neitzke-Troike – Homer Glen | 42,641 | 8.0 |
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Running Mate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.B. Pritzker – Chicago | Chris Mitchell – Chicago |
U.S. Senate
Republican Primary
| Candidate | City | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Chlebek | Lake Forest | 55,511 | 11.2 |
| Don Tracy | Springfield | 198,828 | 40.1 |
| Cary Capparelli | Chicago | 53,051 | 10.7 |
| Pamela Denise Long | Edwardsville | 49,656 | 10 |
| Jimmy Lee Tillman | Chicago | 27,545 | 5.6 |
| Jeannie Evans | Chicago | 111,395 | 22.5 |
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | City | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Ryan | Chicago | 56,007 | 4.9 |
| Robin Kelly | Lynwood | 206,876 | 18.3 |
| Juliana Stratton | Chicago | 450,714 | 39.8 |
| Raja Krishnamoorthi | Schaumburg | 377,362 | 33.3 |
| Steve Bostford Jr. | Chicago | 4,811 | 0.4 |
| Bryan Maxwell | Urbana | 8,959 | 0.8 |
| Jonathan Dean | Chicago | 6,015 | 0.5 |
| Sean Brown | Orland Park | 7,352 | 0.6 |
| Awisi Bustos | Springfield | 7,350 | 0.6 |
| Christopher Swann | Chicago | 7,046 | 0.6 |
U.S. Congress – Illinois 17th District
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dillan Vancil | 19,332 | 58.44 |
| Julie Bickelhaupt | 13,748 | 41.56 |
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Sorensen |
Illinois Attorney General
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Fioretti |
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Kwame Raoul |
Illinois Secretary of State
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Adamczyk | 231,970 | 46.9 |
| Diane Harris | 262,677 | 53.1 |
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Alexi Giannoulias |
Illinois Comptroller
Republican Primary
| Candidate | City | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Drew | Benton |
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | City | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karina Villa | West Chicago | 347,694 | 32.4 |
| Stephanie Kifowit | Oswego | 93,488 | 8.7 |
| Holly Kim | Mundelein | 258,800 | 24.1 |
| Margaret Croke | Chicago | 372,499 | 34.7 |
Illinois Treasurer
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| No Candidate Filed |
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Frerichs |
Precincts Reporting:
Total Votes Cast:
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PEORIA COUNTY
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Peoria County – County Clerk and Recorder
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Rachael Parker |
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| No Candidate Filed |
Peoria County – County Board District 1
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Sharon Williams |
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| No Candidate Filed |
Peoria County – County Board District 3
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Betty Duncan |
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| No Candidate Filed |
Peoria County – County Board District 5
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| James “Jimmy” Dillon |
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| No Candidate Filed |
Peoria County – County Board District 7
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Higgins |
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| No Candidate Filed |
Peoria County – County Board District 9
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Danny Phelan |
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| No Candidate Filed |
Peoria County – County Board District 17
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Allison |
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| No Candidate Filed |
Judge of the Circuit Court – 10th Judicial Circuit (Peoria County)
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Vespa |
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Cusack |
Peoria Heights – Grocery Tax Referendum
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| YES | 184 | 28.74 |
| NO | 487 | 72.58 |
Peoria Public Schools – District 2 (Vote for 1)
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Andres “Andy” Diaz | 2,130 | 59.50 |
| David Daye | 1,450 | 40.50 |
Peoria Public Schools – District 3 (Vote for 1)
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Howard | 3,017 | 50.37 |
| Douglas Shannon | 2,973 | 49.63 |
Precincts Reporting:
Total Votes Cast:
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TAZEWELL COUNTY
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Tazewell County – County Board District 1 (Vote for 4)
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nancy Proehl | 1383 | 22.39 |
| Kim Joesting | 1470 | 23.80 |
| Kaden Nelms | 1179 | 19.09 |
| Jerald Stewart Jr. | 964 | 15.61 |
| Brad Donley | 1181 | 19.12 |
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| No Candidate Filed |
Mackinaw Fire Protection District – Property Tax Increase Referendum
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| YES | 121 | 55.26 |
| NO | 130 | 51.79 |
Washington – Golf Carts Referendum
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| YES | 676 | 34.72 |
| NO | 1,271 | 65.28 |
Precincts Reporting:
Total Votes Cast:
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MARSHALL COUNTY
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Marshall County – County Board District 1 (Vote for 2)
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| David Minnick (I) | 73 | |
| William Maupin | 80 | |
| Troy Parlier | 95 | |
| Margaret Toniny | 48 |
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| No Candidate Filed |
Marshall County – County Board District 3 (Vote for 2)
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Malachi Cox | 18 | |
| Justin Meierkord (I) | 81 | |
| Bruce Dudley | 40 |
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Schmitt |
Precincts Reporting:
Total Votes Cast:
