The 2026 general election is Nov. 3. Voters will elect Illinois' governor, a U.S. senator and House members from Illinois, and McLean County government officials, among other races.
Early voting began Sept. 24.
As a reminder, McLean County has two election authorities. Bloomington voters are handled by the Bloomington Election Commission. Voters in Normal and rural McLean County are served by the McLean County clerk.
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U.S. House
- Lessons Central Illinois leaders learned from the 2026 midterm election results
- Officials tout future entrepreneurs testing ideas at Illinois Wesleyan
- U.S. Rep. LaHood beats Democratic challenger Paul Nolley in Illinois' 16th District
- U.S. Rep. Sorensen defeats challenger Vancil, winning 3rd term in Congress
- Elected officials respond to shooting near IWU: 'Sad and frightening' for that neighborhood
- Sorensen pushes for expanded E15 use to lower gas prices, assist farmers
- At Peoria debate, challenger Paul Nolley on the attack while longtime incumbent Darin LaHood touts record
- Congressional candidates discuss expanding executive power and need for political will
- Congressional candidates debate critical, cautious views on Iran war
McLean County Clerk
- Joshua Crockett defeats McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael, becoming first countywide Democrat in four decades
- Voters could face delays if an old signature doesn't match
- McLean County Clerk campaign may face fines for late donation filings
- Embattled McLean County Clerk seeks 5th term as Democrats eye elusive countywide office
- Rural fire department schedules public hearing to raise levy after 2024 tax error
- How fundraising and endorsements may shape the midterm election in McLean County
- Early voting options expand in Bloomington-Normal as election nears
- McLean County Board chair continues push for federal storm relief after rejection
- County clerk candidate forum focuses on tax errors, budget overruns and future vision
McLean County Board
- Democrats increase McLean County Board majority as Republicans hold rural districts
- For the first time, McLean County Democrats seek to defend majority control
- Bloomington mayor says new shared sales tax agreement is best path forward in dispute
- McLean County Board extends disaster declaration, approves no-interest loan for tax error
- Music teacher and Normal firefighter running to represent McLean County Board's District 10
- In Bloomington's McLean County Board District 7, candidates talk data centers and government accountability
- Differing types of public service shape key McLean County Board race for District 9
- In northeast Normal's District 5, McLean County Board candidates discuss finances and budget issues
- Bessler aims to keep McLean County Board seat against counselor Klinkner
Illinois Governor
U.S. Senate
More Election Stories
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Bloomington-Normal voters saw a range of advisory referendum questions on their ballots for the midterm election. The nonbinding questions are not actionable, but can signal voter sentiment on a variety of issues. -
The district that provides firefighting and EMS to 1,184 taxpayers located west and southwest of Bloomington posed three ballot questions to help address rising costs. All three have failed. -
Overall, 52.7% of registered voters in McLean County [including Bloomington] turned out to vote in this year's election. That's a decrease from 2022's midterm election [56.8%] and the lowest turnout since 2014 [49.2%]. -
The latest Election Day reporting from WGLT and our partners in Illinois Public Radio and the NPR Network, including results, watch parties and analysis. -
The latest election results from The Associated Press for congressional, statewide and state legislative races impacting McLean County. -
Fire Chief Ryan Gibson told WGLT he understood prices are high for everyone, and the fire department needs to cover its own rising costs. He said three ballot questions would increase the department's budget to cover equipment and staffing needs, if approved.
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U.S. Rep. LaHood sent a letter urging the Trump administration to reconsider Illinois’ request for disaster relief. LaHood visited Illinois Wesleyan on Wednesday and was joined by SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler, who said her agency is ensuring survivors can access help. -
Student voters studying outside their hometown have a right to choose where they register to vote. Advocates say a Montana legal fight is a reminder of a misunderstanding of those students' rights. -
Republicans redrew congressional district lines to try to tilt the midterms in their favor. But now they are facing expensive and competitive races they had hoped to outmaneuver. -
Pritzker and Bailey sparred over President Donald Trump, the Chicago Bears, data centers and more.
