What to know about the Illinois secretary of state race between Alexi Giannoulias and Diane Harris
Incumbent Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias faces a challenge in the 2026 election while also running for Chicago mayor in 2027. If he wins both, Governor Pritzker would appoint his successor.
In recent years, Illinois’ statewide races have often been decided in the primaries. The 2026 secretary of state’s race is complicated by the fact that incumbent Alexi Giannoulias is also a frontrunner in Chicago's 2027 mayoral election. If he wins both races, it would allow Gov. JB Pritzker to appoint a secretary of state for a full term.What does the secretary of state do in Illinois?The office has nothing to do with diplomacy — instead, the state secretary of state is all about keeping…
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