General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 17, 2026
The incumbent Secretary of State, Giannoulias is a business executive with economics and law degrees. He emphasizes protecting voter rights, expanding automatic voter registration, and pre-registering teens. He also supports toughening ethics laws.
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Diane Harris is a Republican running for Illinois Secretary of State in her first campaign. She emphasizes election integrity, expanding DMV services statewide, modernizing technology, and improving driver education and road safety.
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The incumbent Secretary of State, Giannoulias is a business executive with economics and law degrees. He emphasizes protecting voter rights, expanding automatic voter registration, and pre-registering teens. He also supports toughening ethics laws.
From the candidate’s published profile
Diane Harris is a Republican running for Illinois Secretary of State in her first campaign. She emphasizes election integrity, expanding DMV services statewide, modernizing technology, and improving driver education and road safety.
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Walter Adamczyk is a Republican candidate for Illinois Secretary of State in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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