Politics
Politicians Make the Traditional Election Day Pilgrimage to Manny’s Deli
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias at Manny’s Deli on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026. (Victor Hilitski / WTTW News)
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, at Manny’s Deli on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026. (Victor Hilitski / WTTW News)
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, running for a third term, at Manny’s Deli on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026. (Victor Hilitski / WTTW News)
Retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin greets Manny’s Deli employees on Nov. 3, 2026. (Victor Hilitski / WTTW News)
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, retiring Sen. Dick Durbin and Sen. Tammy Duckworth at Manny’s Deli on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026. (Victor Hilitski / WTTW News)
U.S. Rep Danny Davis, left, and former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White at Manny’s Deli on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026. (Victor Hilitski / WTTW News)
Jessica Biggs, a candidate for president of the Chicago Board of Education, at Manny’s Deli on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026. (Victor Hilitski / WTTW News)
Hilario Dominguez, a candidate for president of the Chicago Board of Education, at Manny’s Deli on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026. (Victor Hilitski / WTTW News)
It wouldn’t be Election Day in Chicago without politicians packed shoulder to shoulder at Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen.
Carrying trays of corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, the lunch time rush on Tuesday saw soon-to-be-retired U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Gov. JB Pritzker among the many politicos.
Scroll through the photo gallery to get a look at the scene.
