2026 Illinois Secretary of State election

The 2026 Illinois Secretary of State election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Illinois Secretary of State. Incumbent Democratic secretary Alexi Giannoulias is running for re-election. Primary elections were held on March 17, 2026.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Alexi Giannoulias, incumbent secretary of state (2023–present)

Endorsements

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Diane Harris, Joliet Junior College trustee and candidate for State Senate in 2022

Eliminated in primary

• Walter Adamczyk, committeeman for Chicago's 29th ward

Endorsements

Results

General elections

Predictions

See also

• 2026 Illinois elections
• 2026 United States secretary of state elections
• Illinois Secretary of State

References

External links

Official campaign websites:

• Alexi Giannoulias (D) for Secretary of State
• Diane Harris (R) for Secretary of State