Illinois elections, 2018

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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.

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Results

U.S. House

See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois, 2018

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State executives


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State legislature

Click on the following links for state legislative election results:

State courts

Click on the following links for state court election results:

Local government

Click on the following links for local election results:

  • 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

See also: Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2018

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

U.S. Senate—
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Congress special election—
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State Supreme Court✓
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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

General elections

There were no featured U.S. Senate general elections in Illinois in 2018.

State elections

Primary elections

General elections

Local elections

There were no featured local elections in Illinois in 2018.

Election dates

Illinois election dates, 2018

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?

See Absentee/mail-in 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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Footnotes:

  1. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Voting on Election Day," accessed September 7, 2018
  2. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Voting on Election Day," accessed September 7, 2018



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