Chicago businessman Willie Wilson is running for mayor. It's the fourth time he's launched a campaign for the seat.
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, upheld state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail-in ballots even if they were postmarked by Election Day.
George Cardenas joins a growing list of mayoral hopefuls, ahead of the election next February.
Republican Steve Hilton will advance to the November general election and face Democrat Xavier Becerra in the California governor's race.
The race for Illinois governor has taken a new turn with the emergence of an independent candidate whose campaign could draw support from Republican nominee Darren Bailey, prompting Bailey's team to challenge his place on the ballot.
With the polls closed, all eyes are on the California governor's race.