Midterm primary elections this week: What's up for grabs in Illinois
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Illinois voters go to polls on March 17.
Next up in this year's election cycle: Illinois.
Voters head to the polls on Tuesday, March 17, to cast ballots in primary elections for a variety of state and national seats. The results will determine which candidates face off in the November midterm elections, which promise to deliver strong signals about the country's political climate in the midst of President Donald Trump's second term.
Polls open in Illinois at 6 a.m. on Tuesday. If you're a registered Illinois voter, you can find your sample ballot on the State Board of Elections.
Here's what to know about the primary elections in Illinois.
Voters in each of Illinois' 17 congressional districts will select one Republican and one Democrat to be on the November 2026 ballot, which determines who gets elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Currently, Illinois has 14 Democratic and three Republican representatives in the U.S. House.
Illinois voters go to polls on March 17.
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