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2026 Illinois Primary Election
US Senate
Democratic Race
January 29, 7:00 PM, ABC 7 Chicago
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February 21, 11:00 AM, Palos Hills, IL
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February 26, 7:00 PM, WTVP Peoria
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Republican Race
February 11, 7:00 PM, ABC 7 Chicago
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February 21, 11:00 AM, Palos Hills, IL
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February 26, 7:00 PM, WTVP Peoria
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US Congress
2nd Congressional District, Democratic Race
February 21, 11:00 AM, Palos Hills, IL
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5th Congressional District, Democratic Race
February 21, 1:00 PM, Barrington, IL
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5th Congressional District, Republican Race
February 21, 10:00 AM, Barrington, IL
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6th Congressional District, Democratic Race
February 6, 7:00 PM, Virtual
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7th Congressional District
March 5, 6:00 PM, Chicago, IL
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8th Congressional District, Democratic Race
February 7, 10:00 AM, Palatine, IL
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8th Congressional District, Republican Race
February 7, 1:00 PM, Palatine, IL
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10th Congressional District, Democratic Race
February 19, 7:00 PM, Virtual
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11th Congressional District, Republican Race
February 10, 8:00 PM, Virtual
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13th Congressional District, Republican Race
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15th Congressional District, Democratic Race
February 17, 6:30 PM, Quincy, IL
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15th Congressional District, Republican Race
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Watch the February 12 forum recording.
Illinois Comptroller
Democratic Race
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