WTTW’s 2022 Voter Guide is your comprehensive library of resources for the Primary Election on June 28. You will
find candidate profiles; recorded video messages* from candidates, searchable by race or candidate; responses to
candidate questionnaires; a map of Illinois searchable by Congressional district; and links to ongoing political
coverage from WTTW News. This Voter Guide was produced with help from the League of Women Voters of Cook County. Find
your polling location for voting on election day.
*Candidates were given two minutes to tell voters where they stand on the
issues, why they feel they are best qualified and what they intend to do if elected or reelected. The
messages were recorded via Zoom at no cost to the candidates.
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The MWRD Is Guaranteed To Welcome a Raft of New Commissioners as Democrats Lead Early Counts
With just one incumbent on the ballot and four seats up for grabs, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board of Commissioners is guaranteed to welcome a raft of new faces once votes are tallied Tuesday night.
Incumbent Sen. Tammy Duckworth Wins 2nd Term in U.S. Senate: AP
Duckworth, 54, was elected to the Senate in 2016 after serving two terms in the U.S House. Salvi, 63, is a Mundelein lawyer who has never before held elected office.
Live Election Results: Senate, Congress and Illinois State Races
Live updating election results for Senate, Congress, Illinois governor and other local races.
Two-Page Ballots Create Confusion in Chicago, Some Voters Short-Changed
Voters should receive a Ballot A and Ballot B but in roughly two dozen precincts, an unknown number of people were only handed Ballot A, officials said. The problem has been corrected.
From State Offices to Control of Congress, Illinois Voters Have Plenty of Decisions to Make Election Day
Illinois voters on Tuesday will decide races ranging from who will be the next governor and secretary of state, to whether the state will amend its constitution. We break down the races.
Illinois Voters to Decide If Workers’ Rights Amendment Will Be Added to State Constitution
The so-called “Workers’ Rights Amendment” aims to codify in the state constitution the right to form a union and collectively bargain over a host of issues. It would effectively prohibit any future anti-union legislation, like right-to-work laws.
Advocates Look to Combat Election Disinformation Campaigns Targeting Latinos
Latinos are the fastest growing racial and ethnic group in the U.S. electorate since the last midterm elections. A total of 34.5 million Latinos are eligible to vote, making them a crucial demographic for politicians. Latinos are also increasingly the target for disinformation campaigns.
Chicago Officials Announce Election Safety Measures: ‘Everything’s Changed Since 2020’
The Chicago Police Department, Cook County State's Attorney's Office and Chicago Board of Elections are coordinating efforts to ensure the safety of voters and poll workers.
President Joe Biden Set to Plug Tech Bill in California, Campaign for Congressional Candidates in Illinois on Friday
President Biden will head to Chicago to participate in a political reception. He is heading to the Democratic stronghold amid signs that some House members representing suburban Chicago districts may be facing more competitive than expected reelection battles.
Cook, DuPage County Boards With Tight Races Up For Grabs Next Week
In areas that are solidly Democratic or Republican, races were virtually decided over the summer, in the primary contest. But particularly in the suburbs, it's not always as cut and dried.
