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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Election 2022: Abortion Is Central in 1st Post-Roe Primaries
In the Republican race for governor in Illinois, Darren Bailey, a farmer endorsed by former President Donald Trump, wants to end the state’s right to abortion except for instances in which the mother’s life is in danger. He doesn’t support exceptions for rape or incest. His opponent, Richard Irvin, has said he would allow abortions in instances of rape, incest or when the mother’s life is at risk.
Spotlight Politics: Previewing Primary Election Day in Illinois
It is the night before the primary election in Illinois and candidates are making a last-minute push for votes. Our Spotlight Politics team of Amanda Vinicky, Paris Schutz and Heather Cherone previews the hottest races in the state.
Rep. Mary Miller Calls Roe Decision ‘Victory for White Life’
Miller is running for reelection in the state’s newly redrawn 15th Congressional District against GOP Rep. Rodney Davis with the former president’s blessing. She had been invited on stage to speak by Trump, who held the rally in Mendon, Illinois, to turn out the vote ahead of the state’s Tuesday primary.
Candidate Forum: Three Republican Candidates for Governor
Six candidates are vying for the Republican nomination for governor, to take on incumbent Democrat J.B. Pritzker. The campaign has been marked by a handful of billionaire supporters who have competing interests and are battling not only for the direction of the state, but of the Republican party itself.
Candidate Forum: Democratic Secretary of State Candidates Anna Valencia, David Moore Square Off
Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia and Ald. David Moore (17th Ward) are among four Democratic candidates vying to fill his seat. “Chicago Tonight” also invited candidate and former state treasurer Alexi Giannoulias who initially accepted an invitation and then later canceled. Also on the ballot is Sidney Moore.
Candidate Forum: GOP Secretary of State Candidates Dan Brady and John Milhiser
After more than 20 years in office, Secretary of State Jesse White is retiring. We hear from the two Republican candidates vying for his job.
Candidate Forum: Cook County Board President Candidates Talk About Strategies for Curbing Violence
Cook County Board of Commissioners President Toni Preckwinkle and Oak Park lawyer Richard Boykin clashed over whether Preckwinkle’s efforts to reform the county’s criminal justice system is fueling the surge of crime during a debate held Wednesday evening on “Chicago Tonight.”
Spotlight Politics: Billionaires Spend Tens of Millions on Governor’s Race
Our politics team weighs in on Darren Bailey's lead in the GOP primary race for the governor and more.
Candidate Forum: Cook County Assessor Candidates Kaegi, Steele Face Off
The candidates for Cook County assessor face off in a “Chicago Tonight” candidate forum.
Voting Advocacy Groups Step Up Final Push as Primary Election Nears
Civic engagement groups are ramping up efforts to get voters to the polls for the Illinois primaries on June 28. The effort comes as 73 Chicago precincts remain without a designated polling place due to pandemic-related closures.