Mar 18, 2026, 2:14 AM GMT
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi concedes to challenger Pat Hynes
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi conceded to challenger Pat Hynes on Tuesday night.
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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, 2:07 AM GMT
Christian Maxwell projected to win Republican nomination for 1st Congressional District
Christian Maxwell is projected to win the Republican nomination for the 1st Congressional District.
Jonathan Jackson ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination.
Mar 18, 2026, 2:06 AM GMT
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle projected to win 5th term
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is projected to win her Democratic nomination and a fifth term, as no Republican candidate is running.
Primary challenger Brendan Reilly conceded the race to Preckwinkle Tuesday night.
Mar 18, 2026, 2:00 AM GMT
James Marter projected to win Republican nomination for 14th Congressional District
James Marter is projected to win the Republican nomination for Illinois' 14th Congressional District.
Rep. Lauren Underwood ran unopposed in the Democratic race.
