Illinois elections, 2018
This page is an overview of the 2018 Illinois elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Results
U.S. House
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| Illinois' 1st Congressional District |
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Thomas Rudbeck (Independent) |
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| Illinois' 6th Congressional District |
Peter J. Roskam (i) |
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| Illinois' 12th Congressional District |
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Randy Auxier (Green Party) |
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| Illinois' 14th Congressional District |
Randy Hultgren (i) |
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State executives
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State legislature
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State courts
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Local government
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- Cook County, Illinois - County commission president, county commissioner, county assessor, county clerk, county sheriff, county treasurer, county board of review commissioner, circuit court judgeships, and subcircuit court judgeships
Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 Illinois elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in Illinois, 2018
Republican Party primaries in Illinois, 2018
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Featured elections
The following Illinois elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
- Illinois' 3rd Congressional District election (March 20, 2018 Democratic primary)
- Illinois' 4th Congressional District election (March 20, 2018 Democratic primary)
- Illinois' 5th Congressional District election (March 20, 2018 Democratic primary)
- Illinois' 6th Congressional District election (March 20, 2018 Democratic primary)
- Illinois' 14th Congressional District election (March 20, 2018 Democratic primary)
- Illinois' 13th Congressional District election (March 20, 2018 Democratic primary)
General elections
There were no featured U.S. Senate general elections in Illinois in 2018.
- Illinois' 14th Congressional District election, 2018
- Illinois' 13th Congressional District election, 2018
- Illinois' 12th Congressional District election, 2018
- Illinois' 6th Congressional District election, 2018
State elections
Primary elections
- Illinois gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018 (March 20 Republican primary)
- Illinois gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018 (March 20 Democratic primary)
- Illinois Attorney General election, 2018 (March 20 Democratic primary)
General elections
- Illinois Attorney General election, 2018
- Illinois gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in Illinois in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Illinois are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
March 20, 2018: Primary election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
March 20, 2018:
Cook County, Illinois (Primary)
November 6, 2018:
Cook County, Illinois (General)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
6 a.m. to 7 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Illinois?
See Primary elections in Illinois.
How could I register to vote?
See Voting in Illinois.
Was there an early voting period?
See Voting in Illinois.
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Illinois?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Illinois for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at [email protected].
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