Incumbent Governor JB Pritzker defeats Darren Bailey in Illinois
Incumbent Governor JB Pritzker has defeated Darren Bailey in the Illinois governor race, according to KSDK.
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Illinois governor Race 2026: Live Results and Updates
Voters in Illinois are choosing a governor in the midterm elections of 3 November 2026. This page carries the reports on this race as they come in.
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Pritzker and Shapiro projected to win in Illinois and Pennsylvania as Democrats hold four governorships
ANI News reports that Democrat JB Pritzker is projected to win Illinois and Democrat Josh Shapiro is projected to win Pennsylvania. The Democrats are holding four gubernatorial races in total.
Source:ANI News ↗JB Pritzker wins third term as Illinois governor
Democratic Governor JB Pritzker has won a third term in Illinois, according to NBC News. He defeated Republican Darren Bailey in a rematch of the 2022 election.
Frequently asked questions
When will the Illinois governor race result be known?
Some races are called on election night. Close contests, mail ballots and recounts can delay a call by days.
What is at stake in the Illinois governor race?
Voters in Illinois are choosing a governor. Thirty-six states are electing governors in 2026.