Block Club Chicago is delivering live, up‑to‑the‑minute results for the 2026 election across the city and the state. Residents can follow the latest vote counts for the Illinois governor’s race, the U.S. Senate seat from Illinois, multiple U.S. House contests, and a slate of Cook County positions.

Key statewide races

Illinois Governor: The race remains tight, with the leading candidate holding a narrow edge as precincts report. Early returns show a competitive split between the two major parties, reflecting the state’s historically balanced electorate.

U.S. Senate (Illinois): The Senate contest is also close, with both candidates trading leads throughout the evening. Voter turnout in Chicago’s precincts is strong, contributing significantly to the overall tally.

Congressional contests

Block Club is tracking every Illinois district in the U.S. House. Early results indicate that several districts are firmly in favor of the incumbent, while a handful of swing districts are still undecided as more precincts report.

Cook County races

The live feed includes results for Cook County Board President, Sheriff, Assessor and the Water Reclamation District. These county‑wide offices are critical for local services, and the live updates help residents see how their neighborhoods are shaping the outcomes.

How to follow the live results

Readers can click the links below to jump directly to the race of interest:

• Illinois Governor
• U.S. Senate (Illinois)
• U.S. House (Illinois)
• U.S. House (National)
• U.S. Senate (National)
• U.S. Governors
• Illinois Secretary of State
• Illinois Comptroller
• Illinois Treasurer
• Cook County Board President
• Cook County Sheriff
• Cook County Assessor
• Water Reclamation District

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For deeper coverage, listen to the Block Club Chicago podcast, where reporters discuss the election night developments and what they mean for Chicago and the state.

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