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Illinois general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for Secretary of State (Illinois) in 2026?

Here are the candidates for Secretary of State on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for all voters in Illinois.

Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.

Alexi Giannoulias

Democrat · Incumbent

Alexi Giannoulias (Democrat) is one of 2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Secretary of State1. A full profile is coming.

Diane M. Harris

Republican

Diane M. Harris (Republican) is one of 2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Secretary of State1. A full profile is coming.

Last reviewed 2026-10-10. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.