Mar 18, 2026, 3:56 AM GMT
Jeff Walter projected to win Republican nomination for 11th Congressional District
Jeff Walter is projected to win the Republican nomination for the 11th Congressional District.
Democratic Rep. Bill Foster ran unopposed.
Updates on results for Illinois primary Election Day 2026, candidates as voting closes
Major races include Illinois governor, US Senate, several US reps.
Last updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 4:31PM GMT
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Illinois primary election for the 2026 midterms is Tuesday.
The polls closed at 7 p.m.
ABC7 Chicago will be following along live with voting, Election Day activities and the results.
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Mar 18, 2026, 12:01 AM
Polls closing in Illinois; results expected to start to come in
Polls are expected to close at 7 p.m. across Illinois, and results should come in after that.
Mar 18, 2026, 3:14 AM GMT
John Elleson projected to win GOP nomination for US House in Illinois' 9th Congressional District
John Elleson is projected to win the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Illinois' 9th Congressional District, the Associated Press said.
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Mar 18, 2026, 3:11 AM GMT
Jennifer Davis projected to win Republican nomination for 8th Congressional District
Jennifer Davis is projected to win the Republican nomination for the 8th Congressional District.
Mar 18, 2026, 2:50 AM GMT
Juliana Stratton projected to win Democratic nomination in US Senate race
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is projected to win the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi conceded earlier Tuesday night.
Rep. Robin Kelly also conceded.
