Meet the 2026 Candidates
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Dillan Vancil
U.S. House · District 17
Small-business owner and former school board member focused on affordability and local representation.
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Darren Bailey & Aaron Del Mar
Governor & Lieutenant Governor
Republican ticket for Illinois governor and lieutenant governor.
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Bob Fioretti
Attorney General
Attorney and former Chicago alderman running for Illinois attorney general.
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Diane M. Harris
Secretary of State
Candidate emphasizing public service, election integrity and driver services.
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Max Solomon
State Treasurer
Attorney and adjunct professor advocating greater transparency in the treasurer’s office.
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Brad Beekman
Illinois Senate · District 36
Retired Illinois State Police master sergeant with 28 years in law enforcement.
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Neil Anderson
Illinois Senate · District 47
Incumbent state senator, firefighter and paramedic from the Quad Cities.
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Dan Swanson
Illinois House · District 71
Incumbent state representative and veteran focused on constituent services.
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Jamie M. Shoemaker
Rock Island County Sheriff
Law-enforcement professional experienced in crisis intervention, negotiation and community outreach.
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John W. Bohlander Jr.
County Board · District 7
Republican candidate for Rock Island County Board District 7.
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Drue Mielke
County Board · District 8
Republican candidate for Rock Island County Board District 8.
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Steven G. Rugh
County Clerk
Republican candidate for Rock Island County Clerk.
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