There is an election on Nov. 4 in some states, but Illinois is not one of them. Officials across the state are even reminding residents there is no election on Tuesday.

While several states are holding some big elections Tuesday, Illinois isn't one of them. But there are some major races coming soon.

Tuesday, Nov. 4 is Election Day for some, but not for us here in Illinois. It is, however, one year until the midterm elections, and voters will have plenty of decisions to make then. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) is not running for reelection after serving as a U.

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’ next General Primary election is scheduled to be held on March 17th, 2026. The election will feature an election for Illinois Governor, with several candidates declared to take on current Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker, who is seeking a third term.

In 2022, state Sens. Tony Munoz, D-Chicago, and Steve Landek, D-Bridgeview, pulled their petitions to clear the way for their preferred successors. In Munoz’s case, it was his son-in-law, now-state Sen. Javier Cervantes, D-Chicago. In Landek’s, it was his chief of staff, now-state Sen. Mike Porfirio, D-Bridgeview.

Election integrity advocates are calling for sweeping reforms after a new international report ranks Illinois near the bottom for election security. Illinois has been ranked among the lowest in the nation for election security,

Key Point: Illinois does not participate in the November 2023 elections. Reminder: Use this time to ensure you are registered to vote for the upcoming Primary Election in March 2026. While there may not be an election this November, Illinoisans should prepare for significant electoral events in the near future.

In an unexpected turn of events, Representative Chuy Garcia will not seek re-election in the 2026 race, sources told ABC7. He plans on finishing his term and has left a succession plan for his Chief of Staff Patty Garcia.

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