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.
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, 2:50 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.
Mar 18, 2026, 2:46 AM GMT
LaShawn Ford projected to win Democratic nomination for Illinois' 7th Congressional District seat
LaShawn Ford is projected to win the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Illinois' 7th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
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Mar 18, 2026, 2:41 AM GMT
Daniel Biss projected to win Democratic nomination for Illinois' 9th Congressional District seat
Daniel Biss is projected to win the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Illinois' 9th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
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