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Illinois · Illinois Secretary of State · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Alexi Giannoulias

DemocraticIncumbent

Incumbent secretary of state (2023–present)

2026 race · Illinois Secretary of State

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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● Alexi GiannouliasINC● Diane Harris
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Background

Current office
Illinois Secretary of State
Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
2 (1 won)

Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Illinois, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2022

    Secretary of State Nov 8, 2022

    D · 54.3% · 2,220,713 votes

    Won
  2. 2010

    U.S. Senate Nov 2, 2010

    D · 46.4% · 1,719,478 votes

    Lost

Opponents in 2026