The next Illinois governor election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

Key dates at a glance

  • Primary for governor: March 17, 2026.
  • General election for governor: November 3, 2026.
  • Polls on Election Day are generally open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Illinois.

Quick context

  • The 2026 governor’s race is part of the broader Illinois 2026 general elections , which also include races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and state legislature seats on the same November 3 ballot.
  • Illinois holds its gubernatorial elections every four years , in midterm (non-presidential) election years like 2018, 2022, and now 2026.

How to stay updated

  • For nonpartisan info on candidates and how to vote, you can use resources like Ballotpedia and the League of Women Voters of Illinois election calendar / voter guide.

TL;DR: The Illinois governor election is on November 3, 2026 , with primaries on March 17, 2026.

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