2026 Illinois Secretary of State election

The 2026 Illinois Secretary of State election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Illinois Secretary of State. Incumbent Democratic secretary Alexi Giannoulias has not yet officially announced a bid for re-election, though it was reported in May 2025 that he would likely seek re-election. Primary elections will be held on March 17, 2026.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Alexi Giannoulias, incumbent secretary of state

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Walter Adamczyk, committeeman for Chicago's 29th ward
Diane Harris, Joliet Junior College trustee and candidate for State Senate in 2022