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Residents vote at the Chicago Early Voting Supersite on Oct. 19, 2026, in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Illinois midterm elections: What to know about the key races — and where to vote

By baiduhai

November 2, 2026 at 9:04 a.m.

Illinois voters will decide who will replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and whether Gov....

A yard sign stands outside the home of Dan J. Sullivan, a candidate running to unseat Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, R-Alaska, in Petersburg, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Joshua Goodman) Photo taken with smartphone.

In Alaska fishing community, the Dan Sullivan episode takes an ominous turn as FBI comes knocking

By Joshua Goodman

November 2, 2026 at 6:16 a.m.

Dan J. Sullivan's rustic Alaska home stood dark a day after FBI agents visited friends...

President Donald Trump speaks and announces action to help farmers and ranchers, as a group of farmers and ranchers stand behind, Sept. 4, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Trump administration promises US farmers $15 billion in weeks before the midterms

By Sarah Raza

November 1, 2026 at 6:56 p.m.

President Donald Trump’s administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers in...

Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., questions Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s intelligence agencies, as he appears for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on President Trump

By Bill Barrow

July 18, 2026 at 10:28 a.m.

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff has attracted national attention and praise from across the political left...

People vote in the Democratic primaries at Blair-Caldwell Library in Denver.

Why American elections are so complicated — and secure

By Ali Swenson

July 17, 2026 at 7:37 p.m.

One of the strongest security features of American election is that they are not conducted...

Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey speaks during the public comment portion of a Chicago City Council meeting on May 20, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Republican Darren Bailey treads water in governor’s race as GOP candidates struggle to raise campaign cash

By Dan Petrella

July 16, 2026 at 8:37 p.m.

GOP candidates across Illinois struggle to raise campaign cash as U.S Senate Republican nominee Don...

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, 25th, speaks July 13, 2026, outside a City Council Finance Committee meeting at Chicago City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois elections officer recommends Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez’s name not be on 4th District ballot

By Jake Sheridan

July 16, 2026 at 6:35 p.m.

A hearing officer is recommending the Illinois State Board of Elections block independent candidate Ald....

Victor Henderson stands first in line at the Chicago Board of Elections, May 18, 2026, to submit nominating petitions for Chicago’s fully elected school board. He's a candidate for board president. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Chicago school board race tops $1.9 million in fundraising

By Kate Armanini

July 16, 2026 at 5:22 p.m.

Candidates in Chicago’s historic school board races have collectively raised nearly $2 million, already outpacing...

Mayor Brandon Johnson arrives, July 15, 2026, for a City Council meeting at Chicago City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson bats away low fundraising: ‘My confidence will always remain strong’

By Alice Yin

July 16, 2026 at 7:05 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson ended the second quarter with just $631,309 in his political fund after...

Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele speaks during a news conference on Dec. 4, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Cook County watchdog finds Samantha Steele offered job to opponent

By A.D. Quig

July 17, 2026 at 12:38 p.m.

Cook County's watchdog has found that Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele made "an offer...

President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Washington. (Saul Loeb/Pool via AP)

President Donald Trump doubles down on US election attacks in his primetime speech

By Michelle L. Price

July 17, 2026 at 6:29 a.m.

President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to once again raise...

President Donald Trump speaks at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., during the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

After six years, President Donald Trump brings his election obsession to primetime at the White House

By Nicholas Riccardi

July 16, 2026 at 8:38 a.m.

In the weeks after Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden in 2020, the people that...

Porter County Commissioner Barb Regnitz speaks during a ceremony for renovations at the Porter County Administration Building in Valparaiso, Indiana, Wednesday, July. 9, 2025. President Donald Trump has endorsed Regnitz for Indiana’s First Congressional District in her race against Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Trump endorses Republican Barb Regnitz for Indiana’s First Congressional District

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 15, 2026 at 12:07 p.m.

President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican candidate Barb Regnitz for Indiana’s First Congressional District.