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The general election is Nov. 5, 2024. Early voting began Sept. 26.

Be ready by knowing which district you live in for key races:

See below for the latest reporting from WGLT and NPR leading up to the 2024 elections.

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A podcast about how young people are feeling about the future of American democracy as the 2024 election approaches. A co-production of WGLT and our student partners at The Vidette.
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Congress
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen and state Rep. Sharon Chung standing at a podium with microphones and a sign that reads 'Carle Health'
  1. U.S. Rep. Sorensen pushes for extension of Obamacare subsidies during visit to Normal
  2. McLean County advocates call on politicians to fully fund government programs
  3. Partisan blame game continues as government reopens
  4. Reps. LaHood, Sorensen split on government shutdown vote
  5. Rep. Eric Sorensen calls on USDA to keep SNAP food benefits during government shutdown
  6. Rep. Sorensen stands with Democrats, blames Republicans for government shutdown
Statehouse
State Rep. Sharon Chung speaking at a news standing next to Gov. JB Pritzker
  1. State Rep. Sharon Chung wants Gov. JB Pritzker to back off State Farm
  2. Bent Elementary School welcomes new playground and greenspace
  3. Illinois House speaker says lawmakers are more aware of their surroundings
  4. Woodford County Coroner Tim Ruestman to run for state representative
  5. Bill to promote Celiac disease safety among food handlers in Illinois becomes law
  6. State Rep. Dennis Tipsword reverses reelection plan, will run for Woodford County sheriff
McLean County Government
Dawn Dannenbring, policy director for Illinois People's Action, was one of several who spoke in favor of codifying protections for recharge zones in the county.
  1. McLean County Board approves 2026 budget; hears concerns over aquifer protections
  2. 17 file for McLean County Board; many state legislative incumbents are unopposed
  3. McLean County Board approves long-delayed 2024 audit at special meeting
  4. Officials: Late audit reports cost McLean County government
  5. Stalled Route 66 Bike Trail project back on track with nearly $2 million state grant
  6. Normal looks to create new Uptown TIF to spur development
More Local Election News
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office settled a lawsuit it filed against a publishing company for improperly publicizing dates of birth and home addresses for hundreds of thousands of Illinois voters.
  1. Illinois AG settles lawsuit against company that published personal information about legions of voters
  2. Illinois’ presidential electors to meet Tuesday to cast votes for Harris
  3. New members sworn in as Democrats take majority control of McLean County Board
  4. McLean County Board will change focus under Democratic majority
  5. LGBTQ+ families brace for Trump's second term: 'The stakes are a lot higher now'
  6. Demand for abortion pills spiked in Illinois, countrywide after Trump reelection
NPR election news
  1. For many, the holidays this year means having to make do with less
  2. Trump defends key negotiator after leaked phone call appears to show him coaching Russia
  3. The Georgia election interference case against Trump and others has been dropped
  4. Trump's desire for recognition, legacy drive his push to end the war in Ukraine
  5. Democrats hope to flip vacant congressional seat in solid red Tennessee district
  6. Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony
  7. Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump and Hegseth don't 'understand the Constitution'
  8. Rep. Greene's constituents say they are surprised by her decision to resign
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