Candidate Questionnaires
We asked Democratic and Republican candidates in competitive Chicago region and Illinois races to take our questionnaire. Read where they stand on key issues that matter most to you.
Sections: U.S. Senate | U.S. House of Representatives | Illinois Governor | Illinois State Senate | Illinois House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Senators take action on bills, resolutions, amendments, motions, nominations and treaties by voting. Most importantly, they can confirm U.S. presidential appointments, approve or reject treaties and can convict or exonerate impeachment cases.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary election.
U.S. House of Representatives
Representatives vote on federal laws, advocate for their districts and work to secure federal funding and other resources for constituents.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 19, 2024 Illinois primary.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 19, 2024 Illinois primary.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
Republican Candidates
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary election.
Illinois Governor
The governor is the state’s chief executive, signing state bills into law, overseeing numerous state agencies and advocating for the state on the national stage.
JB Prizker is the incumbent Democratic candidate and is running unopposed. Below are the Republican candidates running in the Illinois primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary election.
Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary election.
Illinois State Senate
The Illinois Senate is the upper chamber of the Illinois General Assembly. These 59 members of the State Senate represent the legislative branch of the government. They create and pass laws, set the state budget, raise and lower taxes and work with the governor and state to enact, amend or repeal laws.
Illinois House of Representatives
The Illinois House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Illinois General Assembly. They create and pass laws, set the state budget, raise and lower taxes and work with the governor and state to enact, amend or repeal laws. There are 118 representatives, who serve two year terms.
Democratic Candidates
Republican candidates
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