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Illinois General Election

More than 1,796 positions are up for election ranging from federal positions including U.S. Senate - Illinois to county offices like Circuit Court Judge - Cook County Circuit, 9th Subcircuit (Jacobius Vacancy).

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Here are the candidates running for open positions in the Illinois General Election on .

Governor

The Governor is the chief executive officer of a state and is responsible for implementing state laws and overseeing the operation of the state executive branch. The Governor oversees legislative proposals and vetoes, executive budgets, and implements executive orders.

Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor is the second-highest ranking official of the state executive office. The Lieutenant Governor is the first successor to the Governor and the presiding officer of the State Senate, only voting to break a tie.

Secretary of State

The Secretary of State is the chief clerk of the state responsible for maintaining state records.

State Attorney General

The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer of the state.

State Comptroller//Controller

The State Controller accounts for State funds, audits financial claims for legality, issues warrants for State obligations, and provides fiscal guidance to local governments.

State Treasurer

The State Treasurer is the chief financial officer of the state that tracks state budgets, manages investments, and receives and deposits money for the state.

U.S. Senator

The U.S. Senate is one of two chambers of the federal legislature. Senators are responsible for writing and passing legislation, approving presidential appointments, and ratifying treaties with foreign countries.

U.S. Representative

The U.S. House of Representatives is one of two chambers for the federal legislature. Representatives begin the legislation process, offer amendments, and serve on committees.

State Senator

State Senators are members of the state's upper chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State senators are responsible for voting on: bills related to public policy matters, levels for state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

State Representative

State Representatives are members of the state's lower chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State representatives are responsible for voting on: bills related to public policy matters, levels for state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

The following measures will be on the ballot in the Illinois General Election on .

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