While some states will be headed to the polls for general elections in 2025, Illinois voters will have the fall to regroup before the new election season begins.

Illinois state lawmakers will not vote on a new congressional map during this week's veto session, officials said.

Democrat and Republican candidates seeking office began to file paperwork for the 2026 Illinois primary. Candidates have one week to turn in their signatures. This morning in Springfield, Governor JB Pritzker stood next to his running mate former Deputy Governor Christian Mitchell to file his petition for a third term.

Political candidates in Illinois lined up early Monday morning as the official opening date for petition filing for the 2026 primary election arrived.

The high-stakes game of mid-decade redistricting may skip Illinois after all. Why it matters: Illinois is one of a few Democratic-majority states that could redraw their congressional maps to counter Republican-majority states like Texas,

The state’s supermajority party could still reconvene to redraw maps in order to keep up with Republican gerrymandering efforts, but serious logistical questions remain.

Candidates in Illinois’ gubernatorial race submitted petitions to officially nominate themselves for the primary election, with Governor JB Pritzker filing for a third term and Darren Bailey

Illinois lawmakers have a lot of issues to cover but not a lot of time to work. Some are worried that full plate will keep legislators from getting much done. It seems like every big issue in Illinois is vying for the spotlight.

Raja Krishnamoorthi leads Illinois U.S. Senate race with $24 million war chest

More than a few candidates seeking out county-level positions have already filed to run in next year's elections, which will include races for sheriff, county board and treasurer, among others.

The Democratic Illinois delegation is throwing its full support behind national calls for the Land of Lincoln to engage in redistricting, despite pushback from black lawmakers who are hesitant to adopt a new map that dilutes minority voters.

The board, which is split along party lines, is grappling with how and when campaign contribution limits apply to big-money Illinois campaigns.