2026 Illinois Secretary of State election
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The 2026 Illinois Secretary of State election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Illinois Secretary of State. Incumbent Democratic secretary Alexi Giannoulias is running for re-election.[1][2] Primary elections were held on March 17, 2026.[3]
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November 3, 2026
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Alexi Giannoulias, incumbent secretary of state (2023–present)[1][2]
Endorsements
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alexi Giannoulias (incumbent) | 1,171,435 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 1,171,435 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Diane Harris, Joliet Junior College trustee and candidate for State Senate in 2022[1][12]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Diane Harris
- Newspapers
Results
Harris
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Adamczyk
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Diane Harris | 279,727 | 53.0 | |
| Republican | Walter Adamczyk | 248,198 | 47.0 | |
| Total votes | 527,925 | 100.0 | ||
General elections
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] | Safe D | August 7, 2025 |