2018 Illinois Secretary of State election
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The 2018 Illinois Secretary of State election was held on November 6, 2018, to elect the next Illinois Secretary of State. Incumbent Democratic secretary of state Jesse White, who had been in office since 1999, initially announced in August 2015 that he would retire.[1] On August 17, 2017, White reversed this decision and announced that he would run for re-election to a sixth term.[2] Governing magazine projected the race as "safe Democratic".[3]
Candidates
Nominee
- Jesse White, incumbent secretary of state[2]
Withdrew
- Mike Hastings, state senator[4][5]
Declined
- Walter Burnett Jr., alderman for Chicago's 27th ward[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jesse White (incumbent) | 1,209,978 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 1,209,978 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jason Helland, Grundy County State's Attorney[7][8]
Declined
- J.C. Griffin, Iraq War veteran[9]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Helland | 609,190 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 609,190 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Steve Dutner (L)
- Newspapers
Jason Helland (R)
- Newspapers
Jesse White (D)
- Newspapers
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Governing[14] | Safe D | October 11, 2018 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jesse White (incumbent) | 3,120,207 | 68.26% | +2.56% | |
| Republican | Jason Helland | 1,336,079 | 29.23% | −2.16% | |
| Libertarian | Steve Dutner | 114,556 | 2.51% | −0.38% | |
| Total votes | 4,570,842 | 100.0% | N/A | ||
| Democratic hold | |||||
By congressional district
White won 17 of 18 congressional districts, including four that elected Republicans.[16]
| District | White | Helland | Representative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 83% | 15% | Bobby Rush |
| 2nd | 85% | 13% | Robin Kelly |
| 3rd | 71% | 26% | Dan Lipinski |
| 4th | 88% | 9% | Chuy García |
| 5th | 79% | 18% | Mike Quigley |
| 6th | 63% | 35% | Sean Casten |
| 7th | 89% | 9% | Danny Davis |
| 8th | 69% | 28% | Raja Krishnamoorthi |
| 9th | 78% | 19% | Jan Schakowsky |
| 10th | 71% | 27% | Brad Schneider |
| 11th | 70% | 27% | Bill Foster |
| 12th | 57% | 41% | Mike Bost |
| 13th | 62% | 35% | Rodney Davis |
| 14th | 60% | 37% | Lauren Underwood |
| 15th | 45% | 53% | John Shimkus |
| 16th | 55% | 42% | Adam Kinzinger |
| 17th | 62% | 36% | Cheri Bustos |
| 18th | 53% | 45% | Darin LaHood |
See also
References
- ↑ Schlikerman, Becky (August 20, 2015). "Secretary of State Jesse White won't seek re-election". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
- 1 2 Garcia, Monique (August 17, 2017). "Secretary of State Jesse White says he'll run for a record sixth term". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
- ↑ Jacobson, Louis (June 4, 2018). "Secretary of State Races Are More Competitive and Important Than Ever". Governing. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- 1 2 Miller, Rich (September 20, 2017). "Hastings circulating petitions for SoS and AG as Ald. Burnett declares he's not circulating". Capitol Fax. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
- ↑ Candidate Detail, Illinois State Board of Elections, Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- 1 2 "2018 GENERAL PRIMARY - Election Results". Illinois State Board of Elections.
- ↑ Miller, Rich (October 5, 2017). "Rauner candidate emerges for secretary of state". Capitol Fax. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ↑ "Rauner faces war on two fronts as Republican challenger Ives attacks", Chicago Tribune, December 4, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ↑ Maxwell, Mark (July 20, 2017). "Iraq war vet could challenge Jesse White". WCIA. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
- ↑ "SJ-R Endorses Libertarian For Secretary Of State". www.wmay.com. WMAY. October 18, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ↑ Board, Daily Herald Editorial (October 10, 2018). "Endorsement: Daily Herald backs Jason Helland over Jesse White for secretary of state". Daily Herald. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ↑ "ENDORSEMENT: Jesse White for Illinois secretary of state". Chicago Sun-Times. October 10, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ↑ "Chicago Tribune Editorial Board endorsements in the 2018 Illinois midterm election". chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune. October 12, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ↑ Jacobson, Louis (October 11, 2018). "Democrats Maintain the Edge in Secretary of State Races". Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- ↑ "2018 GENERAL ELECTION - Election Results". Illinois State Board of Elections.
- ↑ "DRA 2020". Dave's Redistricting. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
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