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Illinois Comptroller

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 17, 2026

General election

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

An attorney and restaurant owner, this is his first run for Illinois Comptroller. He emphasizes stopping government waste to lower costs for working families, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and holding local officials accountable for mismanagement and fraud.

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DemocraticGovernment administrator

Democratic government administrator running for Illinois Comptroller. Emphasizes transparency in state spending, modernizing government through technology, balancing budgets that reflect Illinois values, and enforcing prevailing wage protections.

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Primary

RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvanced

An attorney and restaurant owner, this is his first run for Illinois Comptroller. He emphasizes stopping government waste to lower costs for working families, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and holding local officials accountable for mismanagement and fraud.

From the candidate’s published profile

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Holly Kim is a Democratic candidate for Illinois Comptroller in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticSocial worker

Karina Villa is a Democratic candidate for Illinois Comptroller in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticAdvancedGovernment administrator

Democratic government administrator running for Illinois Comptroller. Emphasizes transparency in state spending, modernizing government through technology, balancing budgets that reflect Illinois values, and enforcing prevailing wage protections.

From the candidate’s published profile

DemocraticGovernment

Stephanie Kifowit is a Democratic candidate for Illinois Comptroller in the 2026 election.

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