Pritzker and Stratton Win Illinois Midterm Elections

Governor JB Pritzker secured a historic third term in the Illinois midterm elections. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton was elected to the United States Senate.

Laquila Powell cast her vote during the at Zion Baptist Church on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Springfield.

United States voters across Illinois finalized key midterm decisions on November 3, securing a historic third term for Governor JB Pritzker and shifting congressional seats. The statewide outcomes reshaped legislative representation and local governance. The elections establish new political alignments as officials prepare for upcoming legislative sessions.